ASTM E72

ASTM E72 - 13a Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

Description of Standard

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.

1. 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.

1.2.1 Exception—SI units are used in Fig. 6.

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Found 1 product.

Product name

ScanRoof® SCP163

ASTM

Id: A653
Id: A653
Id: E72

Manufacturer

ATAS Metal Roofing