Astm D7383 Direct

Note: The test requires a or exposure of the reinforcement layer at the face of the wall/slope. This typically means cutting an opening through facing panels or shotcrete.

ASTM D7383 provides the standardized procedures for applying a controlled force pulse to a foundation element. Unlike a static test that takes days, or a dynamic test that uses a sudden hammer impact, the "Rapid" method applies a force over a duration of 100 to 200 milliseconds. astm d7383