ASTM D7746-21
(Practice)Standard Practice for Calculating the Superimposed Load on Wood-frame Floor-Ceiling Assemblies for Standard Fire-Resistance Tests
Standard Practice for Calculating the Superimposed Load on Wood-frame Floor-Ceiling Assemblies for Standard Fire-Resistance Tests
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Test Methods E119, E1529, and other standard fire resistance test methods specify that throughout the fire-resistance test, a constant superimposed load shall be applied to a load-bearing test specimen to simulate a maximum allowable load condition. This superimposed load shall be the maximum load allowed by design under nationally recognized structural design criteria for the tested floor configuration (that is, joist selection, spacing, and span).
4.1.1 For this practice, the nationally recognized structural design criteria to be used to determine the maximum load condition are those for the allowable stress design (ASD) method in the NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction).
Note 1: The NDS should be used to ensure calculation of the superimposed load is in compliance with all applicable provisions of that standard. Appendix X1 describes how to calculate the superimposed load in accordance with the NDS.
4.1.2 Alternatively, the standard fire resistance test methods shall be permitted to be conducted by applying a load less than the maximum allowable load in 4.1.1 for the tested configuration; however, these tests shall be identified in the test report as being conducted under restricted loading conditions.
4.2 This practice describes procedures for calculating the superimposed load to be applied in standard fire resistance tests of wood floor-ceiling assemblies. Practice D6513 provides a similar methodology for calculating the superimposed load on wood-frame walls.
4.3 Statements in either the fire resistance test method standard or the nationally recognized structural design standard supersede any procedures described by this practice.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for calculating the superimposed load required to be applied to load-bearing wood-frame floor-ceiling assemblies throughout standard fire-resistance tests.
1.2 These calculations determine the maximum superimposed load to be applied to the floor-ceiling assembly during the fire resistance test. The maximum superimposed load, calculated in accordance with nationally-recognized structural design criteria, shall be designed to induce the maximum allowable stress in the wood floor-ceiling fire test configuration being tested.
1.3 This practice is only applicable to those wood-frame floor-ceiling assemblies for which the nationally recognized structural design criteria are contained in the National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7746 − 21
Standard Practice for
Calculating the Superimposed Load on Wood-frame Floor-
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Ceiling Assemblies for Standard Fire-Resistance Tests
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7746; 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.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This practice covers procedures for calculating the
D9Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Prod-
superimposed load required to be applied to load-bearing
ucts
wood-frame floor-ceiling assemblies throughout standard fire-
D6513Practice for Calculating the Superimposed Load on
resistance tests.
Wood-frame Walls for Standard Fire-Resistance Tests
1.2 These calculations determine the maximum superim-
E119Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
posed load to be applied to the floor-ceiling assembly during
and Materials
the fire resistance test. The maximum superimposed load,
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
calculated in accordance with nationally-recognized structural
E1529Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hy-
design criteria, shall be designed to induce the maximum
drocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assem-
allowablestressinthewoodfloor-ceilingfiretestconfiguration
blies
being tested.
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2.2 Other Standards:
1.3 This practice is only applicable to those wood-frame
ANSI/AWCNational Design Specification (NDS) for Wood
floor-ceiling assemblies for which the nationally recognized
Construction
structural design criteria are contained in the National Design
NDS SupplementDesign Values for Wood Construction
Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
3. Terminology
whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesandfootnotes
3.1 Definitions—Definitions used in this practice are in
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
accordance with Terminology D9 and Terminology E176,
as requirements of the standard.
unless otherwise indicated.
1.5 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
3.2.1 gross cross-sectional area, n—section area calcu-
standard.
lated from overall actual dimensions of member.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.2.1.1 Discussion—For sawn lumber and glue laminated
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
timber, gross cross-sectional area is based on the standard
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- dressed size of the member as given in the NDS Supplement.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
For I-joists and structural composite lumber, the gross cross-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. sectional areas or product dimensions are given in the product
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- literature or code evaluation report.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.2 net section area, n—sectionareacalculatedbydeduct-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ingfromthegrosscross-sectionalareatheprojectedareaofall
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
materials removed by boring, grooving, dapping, notching, or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
other means.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D07 on Wood and contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.05 on Wood Assemblies. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2021. Published August 2016. Original the ASTM website.
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3.2.2.1 Discussion—For nailed or screwed connections, the systemwouldrequireahigherloadtobeappliedthatconsiders
net section area equals the gross cross-sectional area. the
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Designation: D7746 − 11 (Reapproved 2016) D7746 − 21
Standard Practice for
Calculating the Superimposed Load on Wood-frame Floor-
1
Ceiling Assemblies for Standard Fire-Resistance Tests
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7746; 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 practice covers procedures for calculating the superimposed load required to be applied to load-bearing wood-frame
floor-ceiling assemblies throughout standard fire-resistance tests.
1.2 These calculations determine the maximum superimposed load to be applied to the floor-ceiling assembly during the fire
resistance test. The maximum superimposed load, calculated in accordance with nationally-recognized structural design criteria,
shall be designed to induce the maximum allowable stress in the wood floor-ceiling fire test configuration being tested.
1.3 This practice is only applicable to those wood-frame floor-ceiling assemblies for which the nationally recognized structural
design criteria are contained in the NDS (National National Design Specification for Wood Construction).Construction (NDS).
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.6 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.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on Wood and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.05 on Wood Assemblies.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016July 1, 2021. Published August 2016. Original approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
D7746D7746–11(2016).–11. DOI: 10.1520/D7746–11R16.10.1520/D7746-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products
D6513 Practice for Calculating the Superimposed Load on Wood-frame Walls for Standard Fire-Resistance Tests
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E1529 Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies
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2.2 Other Standards:
NDSANSI/AWC National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction
NDS Supplement Design Values for Wood Construction
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions used in this practice are in accordance with Terminology D9 and Terminology E176, unless otherwise
indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 gross cross-sectional area, n—section area calculated from overall actual dimensions of member.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—
For sawn lumber and glue laminated timber, gross cross-sectional area is based on the standard dressed size of the member as given
in the NDS Supplement. For I-joists and structural composite lumber, the gross cross-sectional areas or pro
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