ASTM E754-80(2000)e1

ASTM E754-80(2000)e1 - 10.4.2000

1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides procedures for determining the ability of individual masonry ties and anchors to resist extraction from a masonry mortar joint.

1.2 Two laboratory testing procedures are provided for use with test specimens which consist of a masonry tie or anchor embedded in mortar between twin stack-bonded masonry units.

1.2.1 Procedure A -For use with small (brick-size) masonry units.

1.2.2 Procedure B -For use with large (block-size) masonry units.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address 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.

2. Referenced Documents

C67-17	Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
E6-23a	Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing (Includes all amendments and changes 3/29/2023).
E4-21	Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
C270-19ae1	Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry (Includes all amendments and changes 1/4/2024).
C144-18	Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C140/C140M-23a	Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units (Includes all amendments and changes 12/20/2023).
C109/C109M-23	Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50?mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens)
E575-05(2018)	Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E171/E171M-11(2020)	Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging