ASTM E72-22 - 1.10.2022
 
Significance and Use

8.1The procedures described are those that will test the behavior of segments of wall construction under conditions representative of those encountered in service. Performance criteria based on data from those procedures can ensure structural adequacy and service life.

 
1. Scope

1.1These 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 LoadSpecimen Horizontal

11

Transverse LoadSpecimen Vertical

12

Concentrated Load

13

Impact LoadSee Test Methods E695 and E661

Racking LoadEvaluation of Sheathing Materials
on a Standard Wood Frame

14

Racking LoadEvaluation of Sheathing Materials (Wet)
on a Standard Wood Frame

15

TESTING FLOORS

Significance and Use

16

Transverse Load

17

Concentrated Load

18

Impact LoadSee Test Methods E695 and E661

TESTING ROOFS

Section

Significance and Use

19

Transverse Load

20

Concentrated Load

21

APPENDIX

Technical Interpretation

Appendix X1

1.2The 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.

1.3This 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.

1.4This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4442-20(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Based Materials

D7438-20(2025)

Standard Practice for Field Calibration and Application of Hand-Held Moisture Meters

E4-24

Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

E73-13(2021)

Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies

E564-06(2018)

Standard Practice for Static Load Test for Shear Resistance of Framed Walls for Buildings

E575-05(2026)

Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies

E661-22

Standard Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under Concentrated Static and Impact Loads

E695-22

Standard Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading

E2126-25

Standard Test Methods for Cyclic (Reversed) Load Test for Shear Resistance of Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force Resisting Systems for Buildings

D2395-17(2022)

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials

E2309/E2309M-20

Standard Practices for Verification of Displacement Measuring Systems and Devices Used in Material Testing Machines

E2322-22

Standard Test Method for Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction

NIST Voluntary Product Standard PS20

American Softwood Lumber Standard