Overview

This European Standard specifies test methods for determining the strength and deformation characteristics of stapled joints in load-bearing timber structures. The methods assess joints with members of timber (solid timber and glued laminated timber) or wood-based products in the combination proposed for use in service and using all types of staples up to 3 mm diameter for circular cross-section staples or 4 mm×2 mm for rectangular or oval cross-section staples. The methods determine load-slip characteristics and maximum load of joints with laterally loaded staples where various angles between the applied force and the timber grain direction or the main direction of the wood-based products, respectively, are possible.

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Responsible national committee

NA 005-04-01 AA - Timber structures (national mirror committee for CEN/TC 250/SC 5, ISO/TC 165)  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 124/WG 1 - Test methods