BS EN 594:2011 PDF Download
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Timber Structures - Test Methods - Racking Strength and Stiffness of Timber Frame Wall Panels
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BS EN 594:2011 is a European standard that outlines the test method for determining the racking strength and stiffness of timber frame wall panels. The purpose of this standard is to provide comparative performance values for the materials used in the manufacture of the panels and to gather data for use in structural design.
The test method described in this standard is primarily intended for panels as described in the document. It can be used to test other sizes and shapes of panels, as well as panels with different types of hold down methods and partial sheathing.
It is important to note that this test method is designed for a general situation where the client knows the materials to be used in the construction. If there are specific details or variations in the configuration of the panel, these should be indicated in the test report, as they may impact the test results and the potential usage of the data obtained.
| Descriptors | Structural systems, Mechanical testing, Walls, Structural timber, Strength of materials, Performance testing, Test specimens, Testing conditions, Size, Wood, Stiffness, Panels, Dimensions, Mathematical calculations, Test equipment, Loading, Rigidity, Framed structures |
| ICS Codes | 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Façades 91.080.20 - Timber structures |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 64487 0 |
| File Size | 1.0 MB |
