ASTM A1034/A1034M-05b
Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars

Standard No.

ASTM A1034/A1034M-05b

Release Date

2005

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A1034/A1034M-10

Latest

ASTM A1034/A1034M-24

Scope

Significance:

5.1.1 The bar-splice assembly test specimen shall closely represent the mechanical splice used in practice. The behavior of the bar-splice assembly embedded in concrete, however, may differ from its behavior during testing where it is not embedded in concrete.

Usefulness:

5.2.1 Testing of mechanical splices for reinforcing bars shall establish the behavior of the bar-splice assembly under the loading conditions described herein for the various test methods to determine the acceptability of the mechanical splice for use in reinforced concrete structural members under specific design criteria.

Interpretation of Test Results:

5.3.1 Similar or better performance of mechanical splices installed in structural members shall be expected only if materials and methods of assembly are similar to the materials and methods used in the tests.

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 18212;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 or inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM A1034/A1034M-05b 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 E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
• 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-05b history

• 2024 ASTM A1034/A1034M-24 Standard Specification for Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2023 ASTM A1034/A1034M-23 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2010 ASTM A1034/A1034M-10a(2015) Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2010 ASTM A1034/A1034M-10a Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2010 ASTM A1034/A1034M-10 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2005 ASTM A1034/A1034M-05b Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2005 ASTM A1034/A1034M-05a Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2005 ASTM A1034/A1034M-05 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars
• 2004 ASTM A1034-04 Standard Test Methods for Testing Mechanical Splices for Steel Reinforcing Bars