ASTM E2969-18 PDF Download

The ASTM E2969-18 standard provides procedures for evaluating the performance of wall segments under transverse loading. The standard aims to determine the structural properties of wall panels, including deflection, permanent set, and maximum load-carrying capacity.

According to the standard, transverse loads may not be satisfactorily applied to certain wall constructions, such as masonry, in a horizontal position. In such cases, the loads are to be applied to vertical specimens to simulate service conditions.

The test results obtained from two-point loading and uniform loading are not compatible or interchangeable, as per the standard.

These test methods are specifically designed for evaluating the performance of wall panels subjected to transverse bending loads perpendicular to the plane of the wall. Depending on the configuration tested, the loads assess the transverse deflection, permanent set, and maximum flexural capacity or planar shear capacity of the wall segment. However, the standard does not cover the evaluation of individual structural framing or supporting members and excludes the evaluation of connections between the vertical elements of the wall segment and the surrounding construction.

It is important to note that the explanatory material provided in the notes and footnotes of the standard does not constitute requirements of the standard itself.