ASTM E1190-21

Standard Test Methods for Strength of Power-Actuated Fasteners Installed in Structural Members

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods are intended to measure the anchoring capability and shear resistance of power-actuated fasteners to provide information from which applicable design values are to be derived for use in structural applications, such as in members of concrete, concrete masonry, and steel.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods describe procedures for determining the static axial tensile and shear strengths of power-actuated fasteners installed in structural members made of concrete, concrete masonry, and steel.  
1.2 These test methods are intended for use with fasteners that are installed perpendicular to a plane surface of the structural member.  
1.3 Tests for combined tension and shear, fatigue, dynamic, and torsional load resistance are not covered.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2021
• ICS: 91.060.99 - Other elements of buildings
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.13 - Structural Performance of Connections in Building Construction

Standards Content (Sample)

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: E1190 − 21
Standard Test Methods for
Strength of Power-Actuated Fasteners Installed in Structural
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Members
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1190; 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 Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
semblies
1.1 These test methods describe procedures for determining
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
the static axial tensile and shear strengths of power-actuated
E2265 Terminology for Anchors and Fasteners in Concrete
fasteners installed in structural members made of concrete,
and Masonry
concrete masonry, and steel.
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
1.2 These test methods are intended for use with fasteners
ANSIA10.3 Safety Requirements for Powder-Actuated Fas-
that are installed perpendicular to a plane surface of the
tening Systems
structural member.
3. Terminology
1.3 Tests for combined tension and shear, fatigue, dynamic,
3.1 Definitions of general terms may be found in Terminol-
and torsional load resistance are not covered.
ogy E631.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
3.2.1 displacement—movement of a fastener relative to the
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
structural member. In tensile tests, displacement is measured
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
alongtheaxisofthefastener;insheartestsitismeasuredinthe
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
direction of the applied load perpendicular to the axis of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
fastener.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.2 drive pin—anail-likemetalfastenerdesignedtoattach
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
one material to another.
Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.3 edge distance, c—the distance from the longitudinal
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
axis (center) of a fastener to the nearest edge of the structural
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
member in which it is installed.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.4 embedment depth, h —the distance from the surface
ef
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
of the structural member to the installed end of the fastener
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
including its point, if any.
3.2.5 fastener spacing, s—the distance between the longitu-
2. Referenced Documents
dinal axes of two fasteners in the same plane. Also, distance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
between longitudinal axis of fastener and nearest edge of
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
test-system supports (see s in Fig. 1).
ing Machines
3.2.6 powder-actuated fastening system—a system that uses
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
explosive powder to embed the fastener in structural elements.
3.2.7 power-actuated fastening system—a system that uses
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on explosive powder, gas combustion, or compressed air or other
Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.13
gas to embed the fastener in structural elements.
on Structural Performance of Connections in Building Construction.
3.2.8 shear test—a test in which a force is applied perpen-
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2021. Published December 2021. Originally
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E1190–11 (2018).
dicularly to the axis of the fastener and parallel to the surface
DOI: 10.1520/E1190-21.
of the structural member.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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FIG. 1 Typical Static Tension Tes
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: E1190 − 11 (Reapproved 2018) E1190 − 21
Standard Test Methods for
Strength of Power-Actuated Fasteners Installed in Structural
1
Members
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1190; 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 These test methods describe procedures for determining the static axial tensile and shear strengths of power-actuated fasteners
installed in structural members made of concrete, concrete masonry, and steel.
1.2 These test methods are intended for use with fasteners that are installed perpendicular to a plane surface of the structural
member.
1.3 Tests for combined tension and shear, fatigue, dynamic, and torsional load resistance are not covered.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to
inch-pound units that after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 6.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2265 Terminology for Anchors and Fasteners in Concrete and Masonry
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI A10.3 Safety Requirements for Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.13 on
Structural Performance of Connections in Building Construction.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018Nov. 15, 2021. Published September 2018December 2021. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20112018
as E1190–11. –11 (2018). DOI: 10.1520/E1190–11R18.10.1520/E1190-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of general terms may be found in Terminology E631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 displacement—movement of a fastener relative to the structural member. In tensile tests, displacement is measured along the
axis of the fastener; in shear tests it is measured in the direction of the applied load perpendicular to the axis of the fastener.
3.2.2 drive pin—a nail-like metal fastener designed to attach one material to another.
3.2.3 edge distance, c—the distance from the longitudinal axis (center) of a fastener to the nearest edge of the structural member
in which it is installed.
3.2.4 embedment depth, h —the distance from the surface of the structural member to the installed end of the fastener including
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its point, if any.
3.2.5 fastener spacing, s—the distance between the longitudinal axes of two fasteners in the same plane. Also, distance between
longitudinal axis of fastener and nearest edge of test-system supports (see s in Fig. 1).
3.2.6 powder-actuated fastening system—a system that uses explosive powder to embed the fastener in structural elements.
3.2.7 power-actuated fastening system—a system that uses explosive powder, gas combustion, o
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