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BS 5756(2007) : 2007

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VISUAL STRENGTH GRADING OF TEMPERATE HARDWOOD - SPECIFICATION
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2007

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Strength graded timber
5 Grade requirements
6 Text deleted
7 Measurement of characteristics
8 Marking
Annex A (informative) - The control and
        supervision of visual strength
        grading operations

Describes a method of strength grading temperate hardwood visually for structural use.

Committee
B/518
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5756(1997) and 06/30148363 DC. (05/2007) Supersedes 11/30238044 DC. (12/2011) 2007 Edition Re-issued in November 2017 & incorporates AMD 2 2017. Supersedes 17/30359032 DC. (12/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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