1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures designed ( 1 ) to evaluate the static shear capacity of a typical segment of a framed diaphragm under simulated loading conditions, and ( 2 ) to provide a determination of the stiffness of the construction and its connections. A diaphragm construction is an assembly of materials designed to transmit shear forces in the plane of the construction.

1.2 No effort has been made to specify the test apparatus, as there are a number that can be used as long as the needs of the testing agency are met. If round-robin testing is to be conducted, test apparatus and testing procedures shall be mutually agreed upon in advance by the participants.

1.3 The text of this standard contains notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information and are not requirements of the standard. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures are requirements of this standard.

1.4 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.

1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies

E631 Terminology of Building Constructions

Keywords

connections; framed floor; roof diaphragm; static shear; Static tests--building materials/applications; Structural building materials/applications; Cantilever testing; Deformation--structural tests of building constructions/materials; Diaphragm constructions; Flooring/floor covering systems; Loading tests--building constructions/materials; Modulus of elasticity; Roof diaphragm; Roofing materials/applications; Shear testing--building materials;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.060.20 (Roofs)

DOI: 10.1520/E0455-10

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