1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining strength and stiffness properties under specified loads of prefabricated insulated panels. These specified loads include:

1.1.1 Transverse loads,

1.1.2 Axial loads,

1.1.3 Shear loads,

1.1.4 Uplift loads,

1.1.5 Cold creep,

1.1.6 Impact loads, and

1.1.7 Concentrated loads.

1.2 Structural insulated panels are intended for use in permanent building structures.

1.3 These test methods are not intended for quality control purposes and does not evaluate the individual components of the structural insulated panels.

1.4 These test methods are not intended to measure dimensional stability.

1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, excluding tables and figures, which provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.

1.6 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials

E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

E455 Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings

E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies

E631 Terminology of Building Constructions

E695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading

Keywords

axial; creep; impact; insulated panels; shear; uplift;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)

DOI: 10.1520/E1803-99

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