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Standard Practice for Static Load Test for Shear Resistance of Framed Walls for Buildings
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Scope
1.1 This practice describes methods for evaluating the shear capacity of a typical section of a framed wall, supported on a rigid foundation and having load applied in the plane of the wall along the edge opposite the rigid support and in a direction parallel to it. The objective is to provide a determination of the shear stiffness and strength of any structural light-frame wall configuration to be used as a shear-wall on a rigid support.
1.2 Limitations—This practice is not intended to be used as a basis for classifying sheathing shear capacity or as an evaluation of combined flexure and shear resulting from the wall being loaded on a flexible foundation.
1.2.1 The effect of sheathing variations is assessed by holding all other variables constant. Permitted variations in framing configuration and boundary conditions, however, require accurate documentation of the test setup to validate across-study comparisons of sheathing contribution to wall shear capacity.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
framed walls; racking loads; rigid support; shear displacement; shear stiffness; shear strength; ICS Number Code 91.010.30 (Technical aspects)
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Document Number
ASTM-E564-06(2012)
Revision Level
2006 R12 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Nov. 15, 2012
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
E06.11