Abstract

Specifies test methods and calculations used to establish basic working loads and characteristics strengths for specific mechanical fasteners and connectors for use in designing timber structures. Also sets out methods for establishing values for a particular fastener when used with timber of a particular joint group. Appendix A gives recommendations on species for joint group testing.

Scope

This Standard defines categories of mechanical fasteners for timber, specifies methods of testing joints incorporating mechanical fasteners and sets out procedures for the determination of basic design information applicable to timber joints in which the fasteners are incorporated.
NOTE: Recommended species for establishing values for joint groups are given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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ISBN
Committee	TM-001
Supersedes	AS 1649-1998 DR 99322 CP