SR EN 408:1996

Timber structures. Structural timber and glue laminated timber. Determination of some physical and mechanical properties

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 parallel to the grain. In addition, the determination of dimensions, moisture content, and density are specified.

Status : Withdrawn
Approval date : 4/29/1996
Publish date : 4/30/1996
Withdrawal date : 10/28/2004
Number of pages : 18
ICS : 79.040 Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber,79.060.99 Other wood-based panels,91.080.20 Timber structures
Technical Committee : 326 - Timber and metalic structures in buildings

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