This part of EN 302 specifies a method for determining the resistance to delamination of bonded joints. It is suitable for the following applications:
a) for assessing the compliance of adhesives with EN 301;
b) for assessing the suitability and quality of adhesives for load-bearing timber structures;
c) for comparing the effects on the bond strength resulting from the choice of bonding conditions, from different climatic conditioning and from the treatment of the test pieces before and after bonding.
This test is intended primarily to obtain performance data for the classification of adhesives for load-bearing timber structures according to their suitability for use in defined climatic environments.
This method is not intended for use to provide numerical design data and does not necessarily represent the performance of the bonded member in service. It is not intended to be used to assess the suitability of adhesives for the manufacture of wood-based panels.
BS EN 302-2:2004 history
2023BS EN 302-2:2023 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures. Test methods. Determination of resistance to delamination
2017BS EN 302-2:2017 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures. Test methods. Determination of resistance to delamination
2013BS EN 302-2:2013 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures. Test methods. Determination of resistance to delamination
2004BS EN 302-2:2004 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures - Test methods - Determination of resistance to delamination