Structural Mechanical Performance
Structural and Mechanical Performance Criteria
The following page is dedicated to describing ASTM tests that are commonly used when evaluating the structural and mechanical properties of wall systems.
| Parameter |
Description |
| Tensile strength |
The maximum amount of tensile loading a material can withstand before structural failure. |
| Lateral strength |
The capability of a material to resist loads which are applied across its longitudinal grain. |
| Compressive strength |
The ability of a material to withstand axial forces pushing inward on its surfaces. |
| Torsion strength |
The ability of a material to resist twisting forces. |
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