PREN 594 : DRAFT 2008
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
TIMBER STRUCTURES - TEST METHODS - RACKING STRENGTH AND STIFFNESS OF TIMBER FRAME WALL PANELS
06-01-2011
01-12-2013
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 timber frame wall panel
3.2 head binder
3.3 packer
3.4 racking strength
3.5 racking stiffness
4 Symbols
5 Requirements for test panels
6 Test Method
6.1 Principle
6.2 Apparatus
6.2.1 General
6.3 Base and loading frame
6.3.1 Mounting of test panel
6.3.2 Preparation of the specimens
6.4 Procedure
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Vertical preload
6.4.3 Stabilizing load cycle
6.4.4 Stiffness load cycle
6.4.5 Strength test
6.5 Expression of the results
6.5.1 General
6.5.2 Adjustments
6.6 Test report
Annex A (normative) - The testing of units of dimensions
other than 2,4 x 2,4 m
A.1 General
A.2 Requirements for panels
A.3 Apparatus
A.4 Procedure
A.5 Test Report
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