ISO 8970:2010 PDF Download

ISO 8970:2010 is a standard that provides requirements for wood density in the testing of joints made with mechanical fasteners in timber structures. The standard outlines a method for selecting pieces of wood for determining the strength and stiffness properties of connections. The selection is based on density, indicating the importance of using wood with appropriate density to ensure the reliability and durability of the joints. By specifying these requirements, the standard aims to ensure that mechanical fasteners used in timber structures are tested using wood of appropriate density, leading to accurate and representative results in terms of strength and stiffness. This contributes to the overall safety and performance of timber structures.