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Abstract

Specifies test methods for the determination of structural properties of structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL).
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TM-011 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 27 April 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-011:
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Timber Importers Federation
Australian Wood Panels Association
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Furntech-AFRDI
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
Master Builders Australia
Monash University
New Zealand Plywood Manufacturers Association
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
Timber Design Society
Wood Processors & Manufacturers Association of New Zealand

Scope

This Standard specifies test methods for determining the following properties of structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL) manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357.0:
(a) Apparent modulus of elasticity.
(b) True bending modulus and shear modulus of elasticity for beams.
(c) Bending strength.
(d) Modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to the grain, and tension strength parallel to the grain.
(e) Modulus of elasticity in compression parallel to the grain, and compression strength parallel to the grain.
(f) Shear strength.
NOTES:
1 This Standard does not specify test methods for the determination of joint characteristics, which should be carried out in accordance with AS 1649.
2 The test methods specified in this Standard may be used for quality control testing.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 7/10/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TM-008
Supersedes	DR 05247