ISO 16670:2003 PDF Download

ISO 16670:2003 is a standard that provides a quasi-static reversed-cyclic test method for joints made with mechanical fasteners in timber structures. The purpose of this standard is to derive parameters for the seismic design of timber structures by simulating the demands imposed on the joints during earthquakes. The method includes procedures to develop envelope curves for joints subjected to a cyclic displacement schedule. However, it does not specify criteria for parameters that may be stipulated in national standards or building codes.

This standard is specifically applicable to joints subjected to lateral load and is not suitable for joints subjected to withdrawal forces. It is designed for joints made with mechanical fasteners, such as bolts or screws, used in timber structures under seismic action.