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3.1.3 coupler—threaded device for joining reinforcing bars
are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are for the purpose of providing transfer of either axial compres-
not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used sion or axial tension or both from one bar to the other.
independently of the other. 3.1.4 coupling sleeve—non-threaded device for joining re-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the inforcing bars for the purpose of providing transfer of either
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the axial compression or axial tension or both from one bar to the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- other.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.1.5 data acquisition system—a computer based data log-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. ging system to record the output of electrical transducers
reporting load, strain or displacement.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.6 differential elongation—the difference between the
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 total movement measured on the splice specimen from zero
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing load to a predetermined test load and the total movement
of Steel Products measured on an unspliced bar specimen under the same
E 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines predetermined load.
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials 3.1.7 linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)—an
electrical device used to measure displacements, whose voltage
output is convertible into strain.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on 3.1.8 mechanical splice—the complete assembly of a cou-
Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and are the direct responsibility of pler or a coupling sleeve and possibly additional intervening
Subcommittee A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005. Published September 2005. Originally material or other components to accomplish the splicing of two
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A 1034/ reinforcing bars.
A 1034M – 05a.
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3.1.9 slip—the difference in extensometer readings over the
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
gage length across the splice, measured at an initial nominal
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on zero load and, after having loaded the bar-splice assembly to a
the ASTM website. test load and unloaded it again, at the same nominal zero load.
while failing in tension. The test apparatus shall have sufficient capacity to prevent
4.1.2 Monotonic Compression Test—This test is used to yielding of its components and shall ensure that the applied
ascertain the performance of the bar-splice assembly under an tension loads or compression loads or both remain parallel to
increasing compressive load. The specimen is placed in the the axis of the test specimen during testing. The equipment
testing machine and is loaded in compression until failure or a shall be capable of applying cyclic loads within the time
specified load is applied. periods specified herein for the individual tests.
6.2 Load Measurements:
NOTE 3—Typical maximum compressive load imposed in this test is 6.2.1 The load in the specimen shall be measured by load
125 % of the specified yield strength of the reinforcing bar. Testing of
specimens in compression should be approached with caution. The
cell or other external load measuring method. The load cell
buckling load predicted by Euler Column formula may be less than the shall be capable of providing electronic output of load mea-
compression load specified. surements and sending to a data acquisition system for later
data reduction. If a data acquisition system is used, it shall be
4.1.3 Cyclic Load Test—This test is used to ascertain how capable of recording at least one measurement per second.
the bar-splice assembly performs when the specimen is sub- Strain gages or other instrumentation that may be damaged or
jected to alternating tension and compression cycles. The lose accuracy when the bar yields shall not be used to measure
specimen is placed in the testing machine and is loaded in force.
tension, then in compression until the specified number of 6.2.2 It shall be permissible to mark bars and couplers or
cycles is reached. Each cycle may exceed the yield strain of the coupling sleeves with punch marks, or other legible scribe or
bar and is intended to simulate the demands of earthquake stylus markings for measuring elongation at post yield rupture.
loading on the specimen. 6.2.3 The loading systems shall be calibrated in accordance
4.1.4 High-Cycle Fatigue Test—This test is conducted with with Practices E 4.
alternating tension load cycles or alternating tension to com- 6.3 Elongation Measurements:
press load cycles, with the load staying below the yield 6.3.1 The displacements of the reinforcing bar ends within
strength of the reinforcing bar. This test is conducted until the coupler or coupling sleeve, as well as elastic and plastic
failure or a specified number of cycles are reached and deformations in the reinforcing bar and coupler or coupling
simulates the demands on mechanical splices placed in bridges sleeve materials, shall be measured, if required, using a
or other structures subjected to frequent elastic load cycles. mechanical extensometer or an LVDT, clip gage or other
4.1.5 Slip Test—This test is used to ascertain the plastic electronic means. The equipment need only be capable of
movement (slip) between reinforcing bars within the bar-slice measuring the sum of all displacements and elongations. The
assembly, when loaded in tension. elongation measuring devices shall be at least of Class C, in
4.1.6 Low-Temperature Test—This test is run using the test accordance with Practice E 83.
methods described in 4.1.1 through 4.1.5, to ascertain the 6.3.2 The motion of the testing machine grips or cross head
behavior of the bar-splice assembly under low temperatures. shall not be used for determining specimen elongation.
4.1.7 Combination Tests—Features of one or more of the 6.4 Compression Test Measurements:
test methods described in 4.1.1 through 4.1.6 can be combined. 6.4.1 Unless otherwise specified, it shall not be required to
monitor strain in monotonic compression tests.
5. Significance and Use
NOTE 4—Only the compressive strength of the test specimen is of
5.1 Significance: interest for evaluating a mechanical splice in compression and not the
5.1.1 The bar-splice assembly test specimen shall closely strain.
represent the mechanical splice used in practice. The behavior
of the bar-splice assembly embedded in concrete, however, 7. Materials
may differ from its behavior during testing where it is not 7.1 Steel Reinforcing Bars:
embedded in concrete. 7.1.1 The minimum yield strength (grade) of the reinforcing
5.2 Usefulness: bars shall be specified. The pattern and the dimensional aspects
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 1034/A 1034M – 05a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2005.)
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (A 1034/A 1034M – 05) that
may impact the use of this standard. (Approved July 1, 2005.)
(1) Deleted all references to the “Purchaser” throughout the (2) Deleted section 5.2.2.
standard. (3) Revised sections 6.4.1, 10.1.5, and 10.2.1.
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