ASTM D4761-02
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material

Standard No.

ASTM D4761-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4761-02a

Latest

ASTM D4761-19

Scope

Note 18212;A proof load may be used which will permit the determination of a specified strength percentile without testing the total sample to destruction. Designing a test program on the basis of proof loading can be complex, requiring consideration in relation to the objectives of the test program. Guidance on this matter can be found in the paper by Johnson.

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

1.2 These test methods appear in the following order:

	Section
Bending edge-wise	6-11
Bending flat-wise:
Center point loading	12-17
Third point loading	18-23
Axial strength in tension	24-29
Axial strength in compression	30-35

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D4761-02 history

• 2019 ASTM D4761-19 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Based Structural Materials
• 2018 ASTM D4761-18 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Based Structural Materials
• 2013 ASTM D4761-13 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material
• 2011 ASTM D4761-11 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material
• 2005 ASTM D4761-05 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material
• 2002 ASTM D4761-02a Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material
• 2002 ASTM D4761-02 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material