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    Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  08-09-2022

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1These test methods cover the determination of the density and specific gravity (relative density) of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and moisture content conditions. The test method title is indicative of the procedures used or the specific area of use.

    Section

    Test Method A—Volume by Measurement

    8

    Test Method B—Volume by Water Immersion

    9

    Test Method C—Flotation Tube

    10

    Test Method D—Forstner Bit

    11

    Test Method E—Increment Core

    12

    Test Method F—Chips

    13

    Test Method G—Full-Size Members

    14

    1.2This 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.

    1.3This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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    Committee D 07
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    ASTM D 1037 : 2012 : R2020 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
    ASTM D 7031 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Guide for Evaluating Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composite Products
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    ASTM D 7966/D7966M : 2016 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Creep of Adhesives in Static Shear by Compression Loading (Wood-to-Wood)
    ASTM D 2719 : 2019 Standard Test Methods for Wood Structural Panels in Shear Through-the-Thickness
    ASTM D 1185 : 1998 : REV A : R2017 Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping
    ASTM D 1761 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and Wood-Based Materials
    ASTM D 198 : 2022 Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural Sizes
    ASTM D 3044 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Shear Modulus of Wood-Based Structural Panels
    ASTM D 3501 : 2005 : REV A : R2018 Standard Test Methods for Wood-Based Structural Panels in Compression
    ASTM D 7247 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated Temperatures
    ASTM D 5764 : 1997 : REV A : R2018 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products
    ASTM D 5456 : 2021 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber Products
    ASTM D 3499 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood Structural Panels
    ASTM D 6643 : 2001 : R2016 Standard Test Method for Testing Wood-Base Panel Corner Impact Resistance
    ASTM D 3737 : 2018 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam)
    ASTM D 3043 : 2017 Standard Test Methods for Structural Panels in Flexure
    ASTM D 7857 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties and Internal Bond Strength of Fire-Retarded Mat-Formed Wood Structural Composite Panels Exposed to Elevated Temperatures
    ASTM D 8023 : 2017 Standard Specification for Round Wood Dowels (Pegs) for Use in Wood Construction
    ASTM D 9 : 2020 Standard Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products
    ASTM D 6874 : 2021 Standard Test Methods for Nondestructive Evaluation of the Stiffness of Wood and Wood-Based Materials Using Transverse Vibration or Stress Wave Propagation
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