ASTM E519/E519M-15

Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method was developed to measure more accurately the diagonal tensile (shear) strength of masonry than was possible with other available methods. The specimen size was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by many laboratories.
Note 1: As a research test method used only for the purpose of evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar, workmanship, etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen. However, there is a lack of experimental data that would permit an evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit a correlation between the results of small-scale specimen tests and larger specimens.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the diagonal tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading them in compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting apart parallel to the direction of load.  
1.2 Annex A1 provides requirements regarding the determination of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under combined diagonal-tension and compressive loading.  
1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.  
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2015
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E519/E519M − 15
Standard Test Method for
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Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E519/E519M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
1.1 This test method covers determination of the diagonal
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
them in compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus
semblies
causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting
apart parallel to the direction of load.
3. Significance and Use
1.2 AnnexA1 provides requirements regarding the determi-
3.1 This test method was developed to measure more
nation of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under
accuratelythediagonaltensile(shear)strengthofmasonrythan
combined diagonal-tension and compressive loading.
was possible with other available methods. The specimen size
1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests
was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably
using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either
representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that
SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as
would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by
standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in
many laboratories.
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact
NOTE 1—As a research test method used only for the purpose of
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently
evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar,
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
workmanship, etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available
result in nonconformance with the standard.
testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen.
However, there is a lack of experimental data that would permit an
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
a correlation between the results of small-scale specimen tests and larger
address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its
specimens.
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
4. Apparatus
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Testing Machine:
4.1.1 The testing machine shall have sufficient compressive
2. Referenced Documents
load capacity and provide the rate of loading prescribed in 6.4.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
The machine shall be power-operated and capable of applying
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
the load continuously, rather than intermittently, and without
Structural Clay Tile
shock. The machine shall conform to the requirements of the
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Calculation and Report sections of Practices E4.
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
4.1.2 Testing machines are permitted to accommodate the
Specimens)
application of load in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
For horizontal test configurations, rigid steel rollers shall be
Masonry Units and Related Units
providedataspacingnogreaterthan400mm[16in.],allowing
for unimpeded movement of test specimen under load in the
1 plane of the direction of loading.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
NOTE 2—In order to accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen
C15.04 on Research.
placed in the machine so that the specimen diagonal is oriented parallel to
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
the primary axis of the test machine and loading direction, the machine
approved 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E519/E519M – 10. DOI:
should have a clear opening height of at least 2.13 m [7 ft].
10.1520/E0519_E0519M-15.
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4.2 Loading Shoes—Two steel loading shoes (see Fig. 2 and
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Fig.3)shallbeusedtoapplythemachineloadtothespecimen.
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Designation: E519/E519M − 10 E519/E519M − 15
Standard Test Method for
1
Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E519/E519M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers determination of the diagonal tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading them
in compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting apart parallel
to the direction of load.
1.2 Annex A1 provides requirements regarding the determination of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under combined
diagonal-tension and compressive loading.
1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units
or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all
of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method was developed to measure more accurately the diagonal tensile (shear) strength of masonry than was
possible with other available methods. The specimen size was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably
representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by many
laboratories.
NOTE 1—As a research test method used only for the purpose of evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar, workmanship,
etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen. However, there is
a lack of experimental data that would permit an evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit a correlation between the
results of small-scale specimen tests and larger specimens.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Testing Machine—Machine: The testing machine shall have sufficient compressive load capacity and provide the rate of
loading prescribed in 6.4. It shall be power-operated and capable of applying the load continuously, rather than intermittently, and
without shock. It shall conform to the requirements of the Calculation and Report sections of Practices E4.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on Research.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2015. Published July 2010December 2015. Originally approved 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20072010 as
E519 – 07.E519/E519M – 10. DOI: 10.1520/E0519_E0519M-10.10.1520/E0519_E0519M-15.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Apparatus for Determination of Diagonal Tensil
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