1.1 This test method provides the basic procedure for evaluating dowel-bearing strength of wood and wood-based products. The bearing test results are used to determine the static load resistance and deformation characteristics of connections in wood and wood-base products resulting from the application of a load transmitted by a fastener inserted into a predrilled hole, or driven without drilling. Methods are given for preparing specimens with predrilled holes larger than the fastener diameter and specimens with holes produced by inserting fasteners in holes smaller than the fastener diameter. The methods apply to fasteners such as dowels, bolts, nails, spikes, drift pins, screws, lag screws, and staples.
1.2 This test method also provides the basis for determining the compression behavior of wood products beneath a laterally loaded fastener where the thickness of the product and the diameter of the fastener are such that minimal bending of the fastener occurs during testing.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This 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.
ASTM D5764-97a(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D143 Standard Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
ASTM D2395 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
ASTM D2915 Standard Practice for Evaluating Allowable Properties for Grades of Structural Lumber
ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM D5764-97a(2018) history
2023ASTM D5764-23a Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products
2023ASTM D5764-23 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products
2018ASTM D5764-97a(2018) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products
1997ASTM D5764-97a(2013) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products
1997ASTM D5764-97a(2007) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products
1997ASTM D5764-97a(2002) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Base Products
1997ASTM D5764-97a Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Base Products
1997ASTM D5764-97(2013) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Dowel-Bearing Strength of Wood and Wood-Based Products