This standard specifies test methods for determining the following properties of structural timber and glued laminated timber: modulus of elasticity in bending, shear modulus, bending strength, modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to the grain, tension strength parallel to the grain, modulus of elasticity in compression parallel to the grain, compression strength to the grain. In addition, the determination of dimensions, moisture content, and density are specified.
Registration number (WIID)
3697
Scope
This standard specifies test methods for determining the following properties of structural timber and glued laminated timber: modulus of elasticity in bending, shear modulus, bending strength, modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to the grain, tension strength parallel to the grain, modulus of elasticity in compression parallel to the grain, compression strength to the grain. In addition, the determination of dimensions, moisture content, and density are specified.