3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to
Terminology E631.
4. Significance
4.1 This guide provides a general procedure for conducting
flexural load tests on beams and girders of all types. Strength,stiffness, creep, or other useful properties may be obtained.
When round-robin tests are to be conducted, a standardized set
of procedures conforming to this guide should be agreed upon
by the participants prior to testing to ensure a uniform basis for
comparison.