ASTM D3499-11
Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood-Based Structural Panels
- Standard No.
- ASTM D3499-11
- Release Date
- 2011
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D3499-19
- Latest
- ASTM D3499-19
- Scope
The failure of wood-based materials with impact loads is sometimes an important criteria in design considerations. In addition, some effects on the mechanical properties of wood, such as decay, are best evaluated by measuring its toughness. This test method serves to evaluate the toughness of structural panel products while Methods D143 can be used to measure the toughness of solid clear wood specimens.
1.1 This test method for toughness of wood-based structural panels covers the determination of energy necessary to cause failure by impact loading of a beam specimen which is simply supported and loaded at midspan. Wood-based structural panels in use include plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, and composites of veneer and of wood-based layers.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 D3499-11 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 D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
ASTM D3499-11 history
- 2019 ASTM D3499-19 Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood Structural Panels
- 2011 ASTM D3499-11 Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood-Based Structural Panels
- 1994 ASTM D3499-94(2005) Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood-Based Structural Panels
- 1994 ASTM D3499-94(2000) Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood-Based Structural Panels
- 2000 ASTM D3499-94 Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood-Based Structural Panels
