1.1 The purpose of this test method is to estimate the resistance of adhesive-bonded joints to thermal and hydrolytic degradation.
1.2 This test method is primarily for wood-to-wood joints but may be applied to joints of wood to other materials.
1.3 The effects of chemicals such as fire retardants, preservatives, and extractives in the wood upon joint degradation resistance can be estimated.
1.4 This test method does not account for the effects of stress, the other principal degrading factor, nor does it account for cyclic or variable temperature or moisture levels.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4502-92(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D2304 Standard Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Rigid Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D2307 Standard Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Film-Insulated Round Magnet Wire
ASTM D2339 Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Two-Ply Wood Construction in Shear by Tension Loading
ASTM D897 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Adhesive Bonds*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D905 Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM D4502-92(2019) history
2019ASTM D4502-92(2019) Standard Test Method for Heat and Moisture Resistance of Wood-Adhesive Joints
1992ASTM D4502-92(2011) Standard Test Method for Heat and Moisture Resistance of Wood-Adhesive Joints
1992ASTM D4502-92(2004) Standard Test Method for Heat and Moisture Resistance of Wood-Adhesive Joints
1992ASTM D4502-92(1998)e1 Standard Test Method for Heat and Moisture Resistance of Wood-Adhesive Joints