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BS 4978(2007) : 2007

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VISUAL STRENGTH GRADING OF SOFTWOOD - SPECIFICATION
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2007

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Strength graded timber
5 Grade requirements
6 Measurement of characteristics
7 Marking
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Determination of the
        knot area ratio in cases of dispute
Annex B (normative) - The control and supervision
        of visual strength grading operations
Bibliography

Describes a methodology for the visual strength grading of softwood for structural use.

Committee
B/518
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4978(1996) and 06/30148361 DC. (05/2007) Supersedes 11/30238046 DC. (12/2011) 2007 Edition Re-Issued in October 2017 & incorporates AMD 2 2017. Supersedes 17/30356462 DC. (12/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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