ASTM E2969-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall Construction
Standard Test Methods for Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall Construction
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The procedures outlined in these test methods serve to evaluate the performance of the wall segments for deflection, permanent set, and maximum load-carrying capacity under transverse loading. Performance criteria based on data collected using these procedures fall outside the scope of these test methods.
4.2 Transverse loads cannot be applied satisfactorily to some wall constructions, such as masonry, with the specimen in a horizontal position. For such constructions, the loads shall be applied to the specimen in a vertical position thus simulating service conditions.
4.3 Test results obtained from the two-point loading (8.2.1 and 9.2.1) and the uniform loading (8.2.2 and 9.2.2) are neither compatible nor interchangeable.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover transverse load testing to determine the structural properties of wall segments.
1.2 These test methods serve to evaluate the performance of wall panels subject to transverse bending loads applied perpendicular to the plane of the wall. The tests are conducted on horizontal or vertical specimens under two-point loading. It also shall be permitted to apply uniform load using an air bag or a vacuum chamber. Depending upon the configuration tested, these loads are intended to evaluate the transverse deflection, permanent set, and maximum flexural capacity or planar shear capacity, or both, of the wall segment. These test methods are not intended for the evaluation of individual structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, decking, etc.), or both. The connections between the vertical elements of the wall segment and the surrounding construction are excluded from the scope of these methods and shall be evaluated by alternative means.
1.3 Notes and footnotes in this standard provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.5 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.
1.6 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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Designation: E2969 − 17
Standard Test Methods for
Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall
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Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2969; 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
Sound engineering design of structures using existing or new materials requires accurate technical
data on the strength and rigidity of the basic elements employed in various construction systems. It is
the purpose of these test methods to provide a systematic basis for obtaining engineering data on
various construction elements and structural details of value to designers, builders, building officials,
and others interested in this field. The results should closely approximate the performance in actual
service.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 These test methods cover transverse load testing to
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
determine the structural properties of wall segments.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.2 These test methods serve to evaluate the performance of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
wall panels subject to transverse bending loads applied per-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
pendicular to the plane of the wall. The tests are conducted on
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
horizontal or vertical specimens under two-point loading. It
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
also shall be permitted to apply uniform load using an air bag
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
or a vacuum chamber. Depending upon the configuration
tested, these loads are intended to evaluate the transverse
2. Referenced Documents
deflection, permanent set, and maximum flexural capacity or
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
planar shear capacity, or both, of the wall segment. These test
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
methods are not intended for the evaluation of individual
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels
structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, decking,
for Building Construction
etc.),orboth.Theconnectionsbetweentheverticalelementsof
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
the wall segment and the surrounding construction are ex-
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
cluded from the scope of these methods and shall be evaluated
semblies
by alternative means.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.3 Notesandfootnotesinthisstandardprovideexplanatory
E2309/E2309M Practices for Verification of Displacement
material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables
Measuring Systems and Devices Used in Material Testing
and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this
Machines
standard.
3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of general terms related to building
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
construction used in these test methods, refer to Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E631.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11
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on Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Struc- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tures. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2017. Published December 2017. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2969-17. the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.5 Age—Constructions such as plaster, stucco, concrete,
and masonry (brick, stone, structural clay tile, or concrete
3.2.1 asymmetrical assemblies, n—panels having different
block) for which the structural properties depend upon the age
configuration on exterior and interior exposed surface.
of the specimen shall be aged not less than what is indicated by
3.2.2 wall panel configuration, n—a wall panel of specific
the manufacturer or national standard, or both. The age of the
length, or height, and width representing one possi
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