This European Standard specifies test methods for determining the following properties of structural timber
and glued laminated timber: modulus of elasticity in bending; shear modulus; bending strength; modulus of
elasticity in tension parallel to the grain; tension strength parallel to the grain; modulus of elasticity in
compression parallel to the grain; compression strength parallel to the grain; modulus of elasticity in tension
perpendicular to the grain; tension strength perpendicular to the grain; modulus of elasticity in compression
perpendicular to the grain; compression strength perpendicular to the grain and shear strength.
In addition, the determination of dimensions, moisture content, and density of test pieces are specified.
The methods apply to rectangular and circular shapes (of substantially constant cross section) of solid
unjointed timber or finger-jointed timber and glued laminated timber unless stated otherwise.
BS EN 408:2010 history
2011BS EN 408:2010+A1:2012 Timber structures. Structural timber and glued laminated timber. Determination of some physical and mechanical properties
2011BS EN 408:2010 Timber structures. Structural timber and glued laminated timber. Determination of some physical and mechanical properties
2006BS EN 408:2003 Timber structures - Structural timber and glued laminated timber - Determination of some physical and mechanical properties