This European Standard specifies test methods for determining the following properties of structural timber and
glued laminated timber: modulus of elasticity in bending; shear modulus; bending strength; modulus of elasticity in
tension parallel to the grain; tension strength parallel to the grain; modulus of elasticity in compression parallel to
the grain; compression strength parallel to the grain; modulus of elasticity in tension perpendicular to the grain;
tension strength perpendicular to the grain; modulus of elasticity in compression perpendicular to the grain;
compression strength perpendicular to the grain and shear strength.
In addition, the determination of dimensions, moisture content, and density of test pieces are specified.
The methods apply to rectangular and circular shapes (of substantially constant cross section) of solid unjointed
timber or finger-jointed timber and glued laminated timber.
BS EN 408:2003 history
2011BS EN 408:2010+A1:2012 Timber structures. Structural timber and glued laminated timber. Determination of some physical and mechanical properties
2011BS EN 408:2010 Timber structures. Structural timber and glued laminated timber. Determination of some physical and mechanical properties
2006BS EN 408:2003 Timber structures - Structural timber and glued laminated timber - Determination of some physical and mechanical properties