ASTM C1717-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test methods described in this standard are intended for use as a starting point in developing specific testing protocols for masonry elements.
The testing protocols could be used for general research on the load-deflection behavior of masonry elements.
The testing protocols could be used for qualification of masonry elements and materials by evaluation services and other parties.
The test methods described in this standard are general, and are intended to be adaptable to address a wide range of anticipated support and loading conditions.
How the test results are interpreted will depend on the intended use of the masonry element being tested.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover methods for determining the strength and load-deflection characteristics of masonry wall elements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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.
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Designation: C1717 − 10
StandardTest Methods for
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Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1717; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Engineered design of masonry structures requires accurate technical data on the strength and
load-deflection behavior of masonry wall elements.These test methods provide a systematic basis for
obtaining such data.
1. Scope* 3.1.2 Thetestingprotocolscouldbeusedforqualificationof
masonry elements and materials by evaluation services and
1.1 These test methods cover methods for determining the
other parties.
strength and load-deflection characteristics of masonry wall
3.1.3 The test methods described in this standard are
elements.
general, and are intended to be adaptable to address a wide
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
range of anticipated support and loading conditions.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2 How the test results are interpreted will depend on the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
intended use of the masonry element being tested.
and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Test Specimens
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 General Description—The specimens shall have mate-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
rialsandworkmanshiprepresentativeofthestructuralelements
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
theyareintendedtorepresent,andbelargeenoughtobeuseful
in predicting the structural performance of those elements.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Length or Height—The specimen shall be long enough
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
(for horizontal testing) or tall enough (for vertical testing) so
E2126Test Methods for Cyclic (Reversed) Load Test for
that its behavior under load will simulate that of the element
ShearResistanceofVerticalElementsoftheLateralForce
that the specimen is intended to represent.
Resisting Systems for Buildings
4.3 Width—The specimen shall be wide enough so that its
behavior under load will simulate that of the element the
3. Significance and Use
specimen is intended to represent.
3.1 The test methods described in this standard are intended
4.4 Laboratory Environment—Maintain the air in the labo-
for use as a starting point in developing specific testing
ratoryatatemperatureof75 615°F(24 68°C)andarelative
protocols for masonry elements.
humidity of 55 6 25%.
3.1.1 The testing protocols could be used for general re-
search on the load-deflection behavior of masonry elements.
4.5 Preconditioning of Masonry Materials—Precondition
materials by storing in the laboratory environment for at least
5 days before use.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
4.6 Age—Test masonry construction at an age of at least 28
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
days after fabrication, unless specified otherwise.
C15.04 on Research.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1717–09. DOI:
5. General Requirements for Instrumentation
10.1520/C1717-10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1 Load Measurement—Measure loads with a load cell or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
pressure transducer having a precision better than or equal to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 1% of the expected maximum load.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5.2 Displacement Measurement—Measure displacements the maximum anticipated load. Design the test setup so its
with a linear potentiometer, linear variable displacement trans- stiffness parallel to the axis of the specimen is at least 10× the
former (LVDT), or dial gauge having a precision equal to or anticipated axial stiffness of the specimen itself.The bottom of
better than the lesser of 61% of the expected maximum the specimen shall be simply supported (with a zero or
displacement, or 60.02 in. (60.5 mm). non-zero eccentricity) or restrained. The top of the specimen
shallbesimplysupported(
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Designation:C1717–09 Designation:C1717–10
Standard Test Methods for
1
Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1717; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Engineered design of masonry structures requires accurate technical data on the strength and
load-deflection behavior of masonry wall elements. These test methods provide a systematic basis for
obtaining such data.
1. Scope*
1.1 Thesetestmethodscovermethodsfordeterminingthestrengthandload-deflectioncharacteristicsofmasonrywallelements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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:
E2126 Test Methods for Cyclic (Reversed) Load Test for Shear Resistance of Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force Resisting
Systems for Buildings
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The test methods described in this standard are intended for use as a starting point in developing specific testing protocols
for masonry elements.
3.1.1 The testing protocols could be used for general research on the load-deflection behavior of masonry elements.
3.1.2 The testing protocols could be used for qualification of masonry elements and materials by evaluation services and other
parties.
3.1.3 The test methods described in this standard are general, and are intended to be adaptable to address a wide range of
anticipated support and loading conditions.
3.2 How the test results are interpreted will depend on the intended use of the masonry element being tested.
4. Test Specimens
4.1 General Description—The specimens shall have materials and workmanship representative of the structural elements they
are intended to represent, and be large enough to be useful in predicting the structural performance of those elements.
4.2 Length or Height—The specimen shall be long enough (for horizontal testing) or tall enough (for vertical testing) so that
its behavior under load will simulate that of the element that the specimen is intended to represent.
4.3 Width—The specimen shall be wide enough so that its behavior under load will simulate that of the element the specimen
is intended to represent.
4.4 Laboratory Environment—Maintain the air in the laboratory at a temperature of 75 6 15°F (24 6 8°C) and a relative
humidity of 55 6 25 %.
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These test methods are 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, 2009. Published July 2009. DOI: 10.1520/C1717-09.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1717 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/C1717-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4.5 Preconditioning of Masonry Materials—Precondition materials by storing in the laboratory environment for at least 5 days
before use.
4.6 Age—Test masonry construction at an age of at least 28 days after fabrication, unless specified otherwise.
5. General Requirements for Instrumentation
5.1 Load Measurement—Measure loads with a load cell or pressure transducer having a precision better than or equal to 1 %
of the expected maximum load.
5.2 Displacement Measurement—Measure displacements with a linear potentiometer, linear variable displacement transformer
(LVDT), or dial gauge having a precision equal to or better than the le
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