ASTM E518

Full Name

ASTM E518 – Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry

Scope

These test methods cover determination of the flexural bond strength of unreinforced masonry assemblages.

Two procedures are provided:

  1. Test Method A – Simply supported beam with third point loading
  2. Test Method B – Simply supported beam with uniform loading

Keywords

flexural bond strength; masonry units; mortar; simply supported beam; stack bonded prism; third point loading; uniform load

ASTM E518 Method A Accredited Laboratory

Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing tests using the ASTM E518 Method A standard.

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