1.1 These test methods cover the testing of mechanical splices for reinforcing bars. The various tests herein described can be specified in total or individually.
1.2 The test methods herein described are applicable to any type of mechanical splice manufactured to join steel reinforcing bars of any grade (specified minimum yield strength), uncoated or coated.
1.3 This standard describes only the methods for testing mechanical splices for steel reinforcing bars, but does not quantify the parameters for testing nor acceptance criteria, which must be specified. NOTE 1—Various code-writing bodies specify various parameters, such as test loads, number of cycles and test temperature, for testing.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A1034/A1034M-23 Referenced Document
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E466 Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Constant Amplitude Axial Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials
ASTM E467 Standard Practice for Verification of Constant Amplitude Dynamic Forces in an Axial Fatigue Testing System
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM E83 Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer
ASTM E9 Standard Test Methods of Compression Testing of Metallic Materials at Room Temperature
ASTM A1034/A1034M-23 history
2024ASTM A1034/A1034M-24 Standard Specification for Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2023ASTM A1034/A1034M-23 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2010ASTM A1034/A1034M-10a(2015) Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2010ASTM A1034/A1034M-10a Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2010ASTM A1034/A1034M-10 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2005ASTM A1034/A1034M-05b Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2005ASTM A1034/A1034M-05a Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2005ASTM A1034/A1034M-05 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
2004ASTM A1034-04 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars