ASTM D4761 : 18

Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Based Structural Materials

Standard Details

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the mechanical properties of stress-graded lumber and other wood-based structural materials.

1.2 These test methods appear in the following order:

	Section
Bending edge-wise	6
Bending flat-wise:
Center-point loading	7
Third-point loading	8
Axial strength in tension	9
Axial strength in compression	10

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.