ASTM C1704
Full Name
ASTM C1704 – Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Structural Cementitious Panels
Scope
ASTM C1704 outlines the standard procedures for sampling and testing structural cementitious panels. These panels are non-combustible, water-durable, fiber-reinforced inorganic composite panels designed for use as structural components when attached to supports spaced according to their span rating.
The scope of ASTM C1704 includes:
- Sampling: the standard provides guidelines on selecting representative samples of structural cementitious panels for testing, ensuring that the test results accurately reflect the properties of the entire production lot.
- Testing: ASTM C1704 covers various test methods to evaluate the performance and characteristics of the panels, including:
- Water absorption: determines the amount of water absorbed by the panel, indicating its resistance to moisture penetration.
- Density: measures the mass per unit volume of the panel, providing information about its composition and potential structural capacity.
- Moment capacity: assesses the panel’s ability to resist bending forces, crucial for determining its load-bearing capabilities.
- Bending stiffness: evaluates the panel’s resistance to deflection under load, important for ensuring its structural integrity and stability.
- Evaluation: the test results obtained from ASTM C1704 are used to evaluate the quality and suitability of structural cementitious panels for their intended applications.
It is important to note that ASTM C1704 focuses on the sampling and testing procedures for evaluating the panels’ properties and does not cover aspects like design considerations, installation guidelines, or long-term performance evaluation.
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Keywords
sampling; testing; structural cementitious panels; water absorption; density; moment capacity; bending stiffness; fiber reinforced; inorganic composite