9. Test Specimen
9.1 Specimens shall be typical of those anticipated in service or as required for the purpose of the tests. Materials, fabrication, fasteners, connections, and so forth shall be representative.
If the materials used require time to come to full strength, sufficient time shall be allowed between fabrication and testing for proper curing. This period of time will vary between materials but should be no less than that specified by applicable building codes or in the manufacturer’s recommendations