1、Designation: A1034/A1034M 10Standard Test Methods forTesting Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars1This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1034/A1034M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year o
2、f last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 These test methods cover the testing of mechanicalsplices for reinforcing bars. The various tests herein describedc
3、an be specified in total or individually.1.2 The test methods herein described are applicable to anytype of mechanical splice manufactured to join steel reinforc-ing bars of any grade (specified minimum yield strength),uncoated or coated.1.3 This standard describes only the methods for testingmechan
4、ical splices for steel reinforcing bars, but does notquantify the parameters for testing nor acceptance criteria,which must be specified.NOTE 1Various code-writing bodies specify various parameters, suchas test loads, number of cycles and test temperature, for testing.1.4 The values stated in either
5、 SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.5 This standard
6、does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM S
7、tandards:2A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testingof Steel ProductsE4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing MachinesE8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic MaterialsE9 Test Methods of Compression Testing of Metallic Ma-terials at Room TemperatureE29 Practice for Using S
8、ignificant Digits in Test Data toDetermine Conformance with SpecificationsE83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Exten-someter SystemsE466 Practice for Conducting Force Controlled ConstantAmplitude Axial Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific
9、to This Standard:3.1.1 bar-splice assemblyan assembled specimen consist-ing of two reinforcing bars connected with a mechanical splice.3.1.2 clip gagean electrical device used to measure smalldisplacements in test specimens whose voltage output isconvertible into strain.3.1.3 couplerthreaded device
10、for joining reinforcing barsfor the purpose of providing transfer of either axial compres-sion or axial tension or both from one bar to the other.3.1.4 coupling sleevenon-threaded device for joining re-inforcing bars for the purpose of providing transfer of eitheraxial compression or axial tension o
11、r both from one bar to theother.3.1.5 data acquisition systema computer based data log-ging system to record the output of electrical transducersreporting load, strain or displacement.3.1.6 differential elongationthe difference between thetotal movement measured on the splice specimen from zeroload
12、to a predetermined test load and the total movementmeasured on an unspliced bar specimen under the samepredetermined load.3.1.7 linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)anelectrical device used to measure displacements, whose voltageoutput is convertible into strain.3.1.8 mechanical splicethe
13、complete assembly of a cou-pler or a coupling sleeve and possibly additional interveningmaterial or other components to accomplish the splicing of tworeinforcing bars.3.1.9 slipthe difference in extensometer readings over thegage length across the splice, measured at an initial nominalzero load and,
14、 after having loaded the bar-splice assembly to atest load and unloaded it again, at the same nominal zero load.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 onSteel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and are the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee A01.05 on Steel Reinforcem
15、ent.Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published July 2010. Originally approvedin 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A1034/A1034M 05b. DOI:10.1520/A1034_A1034M-10.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.
16、 For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3
17、.1.10 splice componentsall components that make up amechanical splice for reinforcing bars, including coupler,coupling sleeve, locknuts, bolts, grout, epoxy, ferrous fillermetal and/or other components.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Various test methods are used to determine the perfor-mance of a mech
18、anical splice under loading.4.1.1 Monotonic Tension TestThis test measures the per-formance of the bar-splice assembly under an increasingtension load. The specimen is placed in the testing machine andpulled to failure.NOTE 2Testing of specimens in tension to failure should be ap-proached with cauti
19、on. Some types of mechanical splices may shatterwhile failing in tension.4.1.2 Monotonic Compression TestThis test is used toascertain the performance of the bar-splice assembly under anincreasing compressive load. The specimen is placed in thetesting machine and is loaded in compression until failu
20、re or aspecified load is applied.NOTE 3Typical maximum compressive load imposed in this test is125 % of the specified yield strength of the reinforcing bar. Testing ofspecimens in compression should be approached with caution. Thebuckling load predicted by Euler Column formula may be less than theco
21、mpression load specified.4.1.3 Cyclic Load TestThis test is used to ascertain howthe bar-splice assembly performs when the specimen is sub-jected to alternating tension and compression cycles. Thespecimen is placed in the testing machine and is loaded intension, then in compression until the specifi
22、ed number ofcycles is reached. Each cycle may exceed the yield strain of thebar and is intended to simulate the demands of earthquakeloading on the specimen.4.1.4 High-Cycle Fatigue TestThis test is conducted withalternating tension load cycles or alternating tension to com-press load cycles, with t
23、he load staying below the yieldstrength of the reinforcing bar. This test is conducted untilfailure or a specified number of cycles are reached andsimulates the demands on mechanical splices placed in bridgesor other structures subjected to frequent elastic load cycles.4.1.5 Slip TestThis test is us
24、ed to ascertain the plasticmovement (slip) between reinforcing bars within the bar-sliceassembly, when loaded in tension.4.1.6 Low-Temperature TestThis test is run using the testmethods described in 4.1.1 through 4.1.5, to ascertain thebehavior of the bar-splice assembly under low temperatures.4.1.7
25、 Combination TestsFeatures of one or more of thetest methods described in 4.1.1 through 4.1.6 can be combined.5. Significance and Use5.1 Significance:5.1.1 The bar-splice assembly test specimen shall closelyrepresent the mechanical splice used in practice. The behaviorof the bar-splice assembly embe
26、dded in concrete, however,may differ from its behavior during testing where it is notembedded in concrete.5.2 Usefulness:5.2.1 Testing of mechanical splices for reinforcing bars shallestablish the behavior of the bar-splice assembly under theloading conditions described herein for the various test m
27、eth-ods to determine the acceptability of the mechanical splice foruse in reinforced concrete structural members under specificdesign criteria.5.3 Interpretation of Test Results:5.3.1 Similar or better performance of mechanical splicesinstalled in structural members shall be expected only ifmaterial
28、s and methods of assembly are similar to the materialsand methods used in the tests.6. Apparatus6.1 Equipment:6.1.1 Asuitable testing machine or load frame shall be used.The test apparatus shall have sufficient capacity to preventyielding of its components and shall ensure that the appliedtension lo
29、ads or compression loads or both remain parallel tothe axis of the test specimen during testing. The equipmentshall be capable of applying cyclic loads within the timeperiods specified herein for the individual tests.6.2 Load Measurements:6.2.1 The load in the specimen shall be measured by loadcell
30、or other external load measuring method. The load cellshall be capable of providing electronic output of load mea-surements and sending to a data acquisition system for laterdata reduction. If a data acquisition system is used, it shall becapable of recording at least one measurement per second.Stra
31、in gages or other instrumentation that may be damaged orlose accuracy when the bar yields shall not be used to measureforce.6.2.2 It shall be permissible to mark bars and couplers orcoupling sleeves with punch marks, or other legible scribe orstylus markings for measuring elongation at post yield ru
32、pture.6.2.3 The loading systems shall be calibrated in accordancewith Practices E4.6.3 Elongation Measurements:6.3.1 The displacements of the reinforcing bar ends withinthe coupler or coupling sleeve, as well as elastic and plasticdeformations in the reinforcing bar and coupler or couplingsleeve mat
33、erials, shall be measured, if required, using amechanical extensometer or an LVDT, clip gage or otherelectronic means. The equipment need only be capable ofmeasuring the sum of all displacements and elongations. Theelongation measuring devices shall be at least of Class C, inaccordance with Practice
34、 E83.6.3.2 The motion of the testing machine grips or cross headshall not be used for determining specimen elongation.6.4 Compression Test Measurements:6.4.1 Unless otherwise specified, it shall not be required tomonitor strain in monotonic compression tests.NOTE 4Only the compressive strength of th
35、e test specimen is ofinterest for evaluating a mechanical splice in compression and not thestrain.A1034/A1034M 1027. Materials7.1 Steel Reinforcing Bars:7.1.1 The minimum yield strength (grade) of the reinforcingbars shall be specified. The pattern and the dimensional aspectsof the reinforcing bar d
36、eformations shall be representative ofthe bars used in practice.7.2 Splice Components:7.2.1 The couplers or coupling sleeves and any othercomponents needed for the proper functioning of the mechani-cal splice shall correspond to the size and specified minimumyield strength (grade) of the reinforcing
37、 bars tested.7.3 Mechanical properties of the splice components used inthe test shall be documented prior to testing of the bar-spliceassembly. Certified mill test reports shall be considered ad-equate proof of these properties. Properties to be documentedfor these components shall include the yield
38、 and tensilestrength, as well as the ultimate elongation. For componentsmade by forging or casting, a chemical analysis and hardnesstests shall be considered to be sufficient.8. Sampling and Test Specimens8.1 Sampling:8.1.1 The samples for one series of tests of the reinforcingbars, as well as the m
39、echanical splice components, shall beselected from the same respective heat of steel.NOTE 5Using samples from the same respective heat permits animproved statistical evaluation of the test results.8.1.2 Testing of mechanical splices from different heats ofsteel shall be permitted, unless otherwise s
40、pecified.8.1.3 The reinforcing bar segments within a test specimenshall be nominally of equal length and shall be clean and freeof surface imperfections that would cause the sample to fail toconform to either the specified tensile or the specified bendingrequirements.8.1.4 The heat numbers, mill cer
41、tificates and essential di-mensions of all splice components used in the test shall bedocumented.8.2 Specimen Length:8.2.1 The length of the reinforcing bar segment for tensionand cyclic load tests shall be chosen such that there is sufficientspace in between the cross beams of the testing machine a
42、ndeither side of the coupler or coupling sleeve to allow theattachment of the elongation measuring device at a distanceequal to one to three bar diameters from the coupler orcoupling sleeve on each side, plus sufficient clearance andgripping length.8.2.2 The length of compression test specimens shal
43、l besuch that the distance between the ends of the coupler orcoupling sleeve and the grips does not exceed one bar diameter.8.3 Specimen Preparation:8.3.1 The test specimens shall be prepared following thesplice manufacturers recommendations for the type of steel,minimum yield strength (grade) and s
44、ize of the reinforcing bar,for which the mechanical splice is being tested.NOTE 6Construction project conditions that may affect the perfor-mance of certain types of mechanical splices include the position of thesplice during assembly (vertical, diagonal or horizontal position), tem-perature, humidi
45、ty, degree of rusting on the reinforcing bar, and bar endpreparation.8.3.2 The mechanical splice shall be installed on the barends in accordance with the splice manufacturers recommen-dations and safety instructions. The amount of torque or othermeans for installing the splice shall be measured and
46、recorded.8.3.3 Mechanical splices where grout or other cementitiousor epoxy material is used to secure the reinforcing bars withinthe splice shall be prepared in conformance with the splicemanufacturers requirements. Curing of the grout material shallbe conducted in conformance with the splice manuf
47、acturersrequirements.9. Conditioning9.1 When low-temperature testing is required, the splicespecimens shall be cold soaked for a minimum of 24 h prior totesting at a temperature equal to or less than the temperaturespecified for this test.NOTE 7Some Building Codes require such testing on mechanicals
48、plices.10. Test Procedures10.1 Test Set-up:10.1.1 The test specimen shall be placed into the testingmachine such that tension and/or compression loads can beapplied axially and without any eccentricity. The ends of thespecimen shall be held in the test machine such that tensionloads or compression l
49、oads or both can be applied to thespecimen without movement of the specimen within the gripsof the test apparatus.10.1.2 Suitable means for avoiding buckling of the testspecimen under compression loads shall be employed.10.1.3 At least two elongation measuring devices (exten-someters), that continuously monitor elongation, equallyspaced around the test specimen, shall be attached to thereinforcing bars next to the coupler or coupling sleeve such thatthe resulting total gage length equals the length of the coupleror coupling sleeve plus two to six bar diam
