ASTM E72-22

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 8.1 The procedures described are those that will test the behavior of segments of wall construction under conditions representative of those encountered in service. Performance criteria based on data from those procedures can ensure structural adequacy and service life. SCOPE 1.1 These test methods cover the following procedures for determining the structural properties of segments of wall, floor, and roof constructions: Section Test Specimens 3 Loading 4 Deformation Measurements 5 Reports 6 Precision and Accuracy 7 TESTING WALLS Significance and Use 8 Compressive Load 9 Tensile Load 10 Transverse Load—Specimen Horizontal 11 Transverse Load—Specimen Vertical 12 Concentrated Load 13 Impact Load—See Test Methods E695 and E661 Racking Load—Evaluation of Sheathing Materials on a Standard Wood Frame 14 Racking Load—Evaluation of Sheathing Materials (Wet) on a Standard Wood Frame 15 TESTING FLOORS Significance and Use 16 Transverse Load 17 Concentrated Load 18 Impact Load—See Test Methods E695 and E661 TESTING ROOFS Section Significance and Use 19 Transverse Load 20 Concentrated Load 21 APPENDIX Technical Interpretation Appendix X1 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 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.