ASTM_E_2322_-_03_2015.pdf

Designation:E232203(Reapproved 2015)Standard Test Method forConducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests onPanels used in Floor and Roof Construction1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2322;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the following procedures fordetermining the structural properties of segments of floor androof constructions:SectionTest Specimens5Loading6Deformation Measurements7Report8Precision and Bias9Testing FloorsTransverse Load10Concentrated Load11Testing RoofsTransverse Load12Concentrated Load131.2 This test method serves to evaluate the performance offloors and roofs panels subjected to(1)Uniform loading,and(2)Concentrated static loading,which represent conditionssustained in the actual performance of the element.Thestandard is not intended for the evaluation of individualstructural framing or supporting members(floor joist,rafters,and trusses),or both.1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnoteswhich provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes,excluding those in tables and figures,shall not be considered asrequirements of the standard.1.4 This standard is not intended to cover concrete floorslabs.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength ofHydraulic Cement Mortars(Using 2-in.or 50-mm CubeSpecimens)E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing MachinesE72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panelsfor Building ConstructionE73 Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss AssembliesE196 Practice for Gravity Load Testing of Floors and LowSlope RoofsE455 Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Flooror Roof Diaphragm Constructions for BuildingsE575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests ofBuilding Constructions,Elements,Connections,and As-sembliesE631 Terminology of Building ConstructionsE661 Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under ConcentratedStatic and Impact LoadsE695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance ofWall,Floor,and Roof Construction to Impact LoadingE1592 Test Method for Structural Performance of SheetMetal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static AirPressure Difference3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsRefer to Terminology E631 for definitionsof terms used in these test methods.4.Significance and Use4.1 Transverse LoadThe procedures outlined will serve toevaluate the performance of floor and roof segments fordeflection,permanent set and ultimate capacity.Performancecriteria based on data from these procedures can ensurestructural adequacy and effective service.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11on Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Struc-tures.Current edition approved March 1,2015.Published March 2015.Originallyapproved in 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E2322 03(2009).DOI:10.1520/E2322-03R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.2 Concentrated LoadThis concentrated load test shallbe used to evaluate surface indentation of structural framingmembers.4.3 These procedures will serve to evaluate performance ofroof and floor segments under simulated service conditions.Diaphragm shear loading of roof and floor segments shall beevaluated under Test Method E455.Impact loading shall beevaluated under Test Methods E661 or E695.5.Test Specimens5.1 SpecimensThere shall be at least three replicate speci-mens for each test.Specimens shall be constructed to representsections of the floor,or roof assembly including the means ofthe attachment when the load direction is away from thesupports.The specimens shall be representative in width andlength as to the material and workmanship.The test specimenshall not be less than the width and length of the tributary loadarea under actual conditions.If the tributary load area for thetest specimen exceeds the test equipment,a reduced specimenthat is repres