ASTM E518/E518M-15 PDF

Scope: 4.1 These test methods are intended to provide simplified and economical means for gathering comparative research data on the flexural bond strength developed with different types of masonry units and mortar or for the purpose of checking job quality control (materials and workmanship).

Note 1: These test methods are not intended for use in establishing design stresses. For this purpose, Methods E72 should be used.

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 third-point loading.

1.1.2 Test Method B—Simply supported beam with uniform loading.

1.2 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.

1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E518/E518M-15 Referenced Document

ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry
ASTM C140 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry
ASTM C67 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile*， 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM C778 Standard Specification for Standard Sand
ASTM C78 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 E72 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

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