Timber Structures - Testing of Joints Made with Mechanical Fasteners - Requirements for Timber Density
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The DIN EN ISO 8970 standard specifies a method for selecting wood pieces based on density. This method is used to determine the strength and stiffness properties of connections made with mechanical fasteners. The standard assumes that the density of the wood is normally distributed, and any deviations from this distribution should be reported.
It should be noted that wood density is just one of the properties that can influence the strength of a joint. Other relevant properties, such as growth-ring size, slope of grain, toughness, and hardness, can also play a role in the overall strength and performance of the joint. Therefore, this standard focuses specifically on the density aspect of timber and provides guidelines for selecting appropriate wood pieces for testing purposes.
| Descriptors | Bulk density, Construction, Density, Fasteners, Joints, Loadbearing, Mechanical linkages, Mechanical testing, Specification (approval), Stiffness, Strength of materials, Structural timber, Test pieces, Test specimens, Testing, Timber construction, Timber joints, Timber structures |
| ICS Codes | 91.080.20 - Timber structures |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.3 MB |
