ASTM E1803-14

Standard Test Methods for Determining Strength Capacities of Structural Insulated Panels

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 SIPs are used as roof, wall, and floor components in building structures. The structural performance properties need to be determined for design purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining strength properties under specified loads for rigid-faced structural insulated panels. These test methods are appropriate for structural insulated panels with rigid facings having a minimum thickness of 0.16 in. (4 mm) and an insulating core with a minimum thickness of 1.5 in. (38 mm). These specified loads include:  
1.1.1 Transverse loads,  
1.1.2 Axial loads,  
1.1.3 Shear loads,  
1.1.4 Diaphragm loads,  
1.1.5 Uplift loads,  
1.1.6 Long Term loads  
1.1.7 Impact loads, and  
1.1.8 Concentrated loads.  
1.2 Structural insulated panels are intended to resist structural loads in permanent building structures.  
1.3 These test methods are not intended for quality control purposes and do not evaluate the individual components of the structural insulated panels.  
1.4 These test methods are not intended to measure dimensional stability.  
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, excluding tables and figures, which provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2014
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.11 - Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1803 −14
Standard Test Methods for
Determining Strength Capacities of Structural Insulated
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Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1803; 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 responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
strength properties under specified loads for rigid-faced struc-
tural insulated panels. These test methods are appropriate for
2. Referenced Documents
structural insulated panels with rigid facings having a mini-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mum thickness of 0.16 in. (4 mm) and an insulating core with
D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-
a minimum thickness of 1.5 in. (38 mm). These specified loads
Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
include:
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels
1.1.1 Transverse loads,
for Building Construction
1.1.2 Axial loads,
E455 Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor
1.1.3 Shear loads,
or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
1.1.4 Diaphragm loads,
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
1.1.5 Uplift loads,
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
1.1.6 Long Term loads
semblies
1.1.7 Impact loads, and
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.1.8 Concentrated loads.
E695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of
1.2 Structural insulated panels are intended to resist struc-
Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
tural loads in permanent building structures.
3. Terminology
1.3 These test methods are not intended for quality control
purposes and do not evaluate the individual components of the 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of general terms related to
structural insulated panels. building construction used in this test method, refer to Termi-
nology E631.
1.4 These test methods are not intended to measure dimen-
sional stability. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 structural insulated panel (SIP), n—a prefabricated
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes,
assembly consisting of an insulating core laminated between
excluding tables and figures, which provide explanatory infor-
tworigidfacingssuitabletoresiststructuralloadsinpermanent
mation. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered
building structures.
requirements of the standard.
4. Summary of Test Methods
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 SIPs are tested using various structural loading methods
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
to determine their strength properties for use as elements in
and are not considered standard.
permanent structures.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 SIPs are used as roof, wall, and floor components in
building structures.The structural performance properties need
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
to be determined for design purposes.
Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11
on Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Struc-
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tures. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2014. Published March 2014. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E1803 – 06. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1803-14. the ASTM website.
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TEST METHODS 8.2 The SIP manufacturer’s method for attaching the SIPs
together and for attaching the SIPs to the top and bottom plates
6. Transverse Loads for Walls, Roofs, and Floors
shall be followed. The SIPs shall not be attached to an external
prefabricated framework. Apply the load through the load
6.1 SIPs shall be tested in accordance with Test Methods
beam to the top plate.
E72, Section 11, with the following modifications:
8.3 Test Specimens:
6.2 Support conditions shall closely represent actual con-
8.3.1 The test specimen shall be a minimum
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Designation: E1803 − 06 E1803 − 14
Standard Test Methods for
Determining Strength Capacities of Structural Insulated
1
Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1803; 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 cover procedures for determining strength properties under specified loads for rigid-faced structural
insulated panels. These test methods are appropriate for structural insulated panels with rigid facings having a minimum thickness
of 4 mm (0.16 in.)0.16 in. (4 mm) and an insulating core with a minimum thickness of 38 mm (1.5 in.).1.5 in. (38 mm). These
specified loads include:
1.1.1 Transverse loads,
1.1.2 Axial loads,
1.1.3 Shear loads,
1.1.4 Diaphragm loads,
1.1.5 Uplift loads,
1.1.6 Long Term loads
1.1.7 Impact loads, and
1.1.8 Concentrated loads.
1.2 Structural insulated panels are intended to resist structural loads in permanent building structures.
1.3 These test methods are not intended for quality control purposes and do not evaluate the individual components of the
structural insulated panels.
1.4 These test methods are not intended to measure dimensional stability.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, excluding tables and figures, which provide explanatory
information. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
1.6 The values stated in SIinch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 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:
D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
E455 Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
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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 E06.11 on
Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2006March 1, 2014. Published January 2006March 2014. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 19992006 as
E1803 – 99.E1803 – 06. DOI: 10.1520/E1803-06.10.1520/E1803-14.
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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.
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—Definitions are in accordance with For definitions of general terms related to building construction used in this
test method, refer to Terminology E631 unless otherwise indicated.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 SIP—acronym for structural insulated panel.
3.2.1 structural insulated panel, panel (SIP), n—a prefabricated assembly consisting of an insulating core laminated between
two rigid facings suitable to resist structural loads in permanent building structures.
4. Summary of Test Methods
4.1 SIPs are tested using various structural loading methods to determine their strength properties for use as elements in
permanent structures.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 SIPs are used as roof, wall, and floor components in building structures. The structural performance properties need to be
determined for design purposes.
TEST METHODS
6. Transverse Loads for Wall
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