1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of lumber and wood-based products in structural sizes by various testing procedures.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order: Sections Flexure 4 – 11 Compression (Short Specimen) 13 – 20 Compression (Long Specimen) 21 – 28 Tension 29 – 36 Torsion 37 – 44 Shear Modulus 45 – 52
1.3 Notations and symbols relating to the various testing procedures are given in Appendix X1.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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.
1.6 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 D198-22a Referenced Document
ASTM D1165 Standard Nonmenclature of Domestic Hardwoods and Softwoods
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 D3737 Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam)
ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
ASTM D4761 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Based Structural Materials
ASTM D7438 Standard Practice for Field Calibration and Application of Hand-Held Moisture Meters