ASTM E518/E518M-22
Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry

Standard No.

ASTM E518/E518M-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E518/E518M-22

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover determination of the flexural bond strength of unreinforced masonry assemblages. Two procedures are provided: 1.1.1 Test Method A—Simply supported beam with thirdpoint loading. 1.1.2 Test Method B—Simply supported beam with uniform loading. NOTE 1—Third-point loading (Test Method A) produces a moment distribution that is significantly different from uniformly distributed loading (Test Method B).Third-point loading (Test Method A) subjects more mortar joints to the maximum moment and thus, is likely to produce more conservative capacities than uniform loading (Test Method B). 1.2 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.4 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. 1.5 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.

ASTM E518/E518M-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*， 2023-12-15 Update
• ASTM C140/C140M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units*， 2023-12-01 Update
• ASTM C1717 Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
• ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry
• ASTM C67/C67M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile*， 2023-06-01 Update
• ASTM C778 Standard Specification for Standard Sand
• ASTM C78/C78M Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• ASTM E575 Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies

ASTM E518/E518M-22 history

• 2022 ASTM E518/E518M-22 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2021 ASTM E518/E518M-21 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2015 ASTM E518/E518M-15 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2010 ASTM E518/E518M-10 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2009 ASTM E518-09 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2003 ASTM E518-03 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2002 ASTM E518-02 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• 2000 ASTM E518-00a Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry