ASTM E73-13(2021) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice is intended as a guide for use in the testing of truss assemblies fabricated from all types of construction materials. While the practice may be used for the testing of a variety of assemblies, it is primarily intended to be used in the testing of those trusses designed to be spaced at 1.2 m centers or greater. It can be used, but it is not normally intended, for the testing of wood residential trussed rafters. Either proof tests or tests to destruction may be run. 1.2 Limitations—It is not intended that this practice be used for routine quality control testing. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7. 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 E73-13(2021) Referenced Document

ASTM E196 Standard Practice for Gravity Load Testing of Floors and Low Slope Roofs
ASTM E575 Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

2021 ASTM E73-13(2021) Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies
2013 ASTM E73-13 Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies
1983 ASTM E73-83(2007) Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies
1983 ASTM E73-83(2002) Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies
1996 ASTM E73-83(1996)e1 Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies