Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages

Importancia y uso:

3.1 This test method was developed to measure more accurately the diagonal tensile (shear) strength of masonry than was possible with other available methods. The specimen size was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by many laboratories.

Note 1: As a research test method used only for the purpose of evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar, workmanship, etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen. However, there is a lack of experimental data that would permit an evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit a correlation between the results of small-scale specimen tests and larger specimens.

Subcomité:

C15.04

Referida por:

C1692-18, C0090-24, C0887-20, C0090-24

Volúmen:

04.05

Número ICS:

91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades)

Palabras clave:

compressive strength; diagonal loading; diagonal tensile strength; diagonal tension; masonry assemblages; masonry units; mortar; shear; shear strength;