ISO 12122-1:2014 PDF Download

ISO 12122-1:2014 is a standard that provides guidelines for determining characteristic values for timber structures. The standard focuses on establishing these values by calculating them from test values obtained from a specific population of timber products. This allows for an accurate representation of the structural properties of the timber, which are crucial for designing safe and reliable structures.

The standard outlines methods for determining two types of characteristic values: mean-based properties and 5th percentile-based properties. The mean-based properties represent the average behavior of the timber, while the 5th percentile-based properties represent its lower extreme behavior. By determining both sets of characteristic values, designers and engineers can have a comprehensive understanding of the timber's performance and can make informed decisions during the design process.