ASTM E72-22
Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

Standard No.

ASTM E72-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E72-22

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. 1.3 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. 1.4 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 E72-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2395 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
• ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
• ASTM D7438 Standard Practice for Field Calibration and Application of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• ASTM E2126 Standard Test Methods for Cyclic (Reversed) Load Test for Shear Resistance of Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force Resisting Systems for Buildings
• ASTM E2309/E2309M Standard Practices for Verification of Displacement Measuring Systems and Devices Used in Material Testing Machines
• ASTM E2322 Standard Test Method for Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• ASTM E564 Standard Practice for Static Load Test for Shear Resistance of Framed Walls for Buildings
• ASTM E575 Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
• ASTM E661 Standard Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under Concentrated Static and Impact Loads
• ASTM E695 Standard Method for Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
• ASTM E73 Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies

ASTM E72-22 history

• 2022 ASTM E72-22 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2015 ASTM E72-15 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2014 ASTM E72-14a Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2014 ASTM E72-14 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2013 ASTM E72-13a Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2013 ASTM E72-13 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2005 ASTM E72-10 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2005 ASTM E72-05 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2004 ASTM E72-04 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 2002 ASTM E72-02 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 1998 ASTM E72-98 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 1980 ASTM E72-80 Standard Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• 1977 ASTM E72-77 Standard Methods of Conducting Strength Tests Of Panels For Building Construction