ASTM D2164-83 (R2000) PDF Download

ASTM D2164-83 (R2000) is a standard that provides methods for testing the properties of structural insulating roof deck. The standard specifies that the specimens are loaded as beams with the finished (ceiling) face in tension during all structural tests.

The standard covers determination of various properties of the structural insulating roof deck. These properties include:

- Equivalent Uniform Load (Sections 8-12): This method determines the load that the roof deck can withstand uniformly distributed across its surface.

- Concentrated Load (Sections 13-16): This method determines the load that the roof deck can withstand at a specific concentrated point load.

- Sustained Uniform Load (Sag) (Sections 18-20): This method determines the ability of the roof deck to withstand a sustained load without excessive sag.

- Impact Load (Sections 21-24): This method determines the resistance of the roof deck to impact loads.

- Resistance to Cyclic Exposure (Sections 25-29): This method evaluates the durability of the roof deck under cyclic exposure to environmental conditions.

- Thermal Conductance (Test Method C177) (Sections 30-32): This method determines the ability of the roof deck to conduct thermal energy.

- Water Vapor Permeance (Test Method C355) (Sections 33-37): This method evaluates the ability of the roof deck to allow the passage of water vapor.