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    AS 1720.2-2006

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    Timber structures Timber properties

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    Published date:  30-01-2006

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Provides a list of structural timbers and their properties, and an extensive explanation of the list.

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    This Standard sets out a table of species and their general properties, which can be used for the design of timber structures. NOTES:1 It is emphasized that structural timber exhibits considerable natural variability and, consequently, the information given herein might be inadequate when precise and specific data are required.2 The inclusion of a species in this Part does not necessarily indicate that it is readily available.

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    Committee TM-001
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 1720.2-1990.Second edition 2006. Originated as AS 1720.2-1990. Second edition 2006. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (April 2006).

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    AS 2082-2000 Timber - Hardwood - Visually stress-graded for structural purposes
    AS 2082-2007 Timber - Hardwood - Visually stress-graded for structural purposes (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 2878-1986 Timber - Classification into strength groups
    14/30235909 DC : 0 BS ISO 16598 - TIMBER STRUCTURES - STRUCTURAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SAWN TIMBER
    AS/NZS 4063:1992 Timber - Stress-graded - In-grade strength and stiffness evaluation
    AS 5604-2005 Timber - Natural durability ratings (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1720.1-1997 Timber structures Design methods
    AS/NZS 2878:2000 Timber - Classification into strength groups
    AS/NZS 1148:2001 Timber - Nomenclature - Australian, New Zealand and imported species (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2209-1994 Timber - Poles for overhead lines
    AS 2858-2004 Timber - Softwood - Visually graded for structural purposes
    ISO 16598:2015 Timber structures Structural classification for sawn timber
    AS 1649-2001 Timber - Methods of test for mechanical fasteners and connectors - Basic working loads and characteristic strengths

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    AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Structural design actions Permanent, imposed and other actions
    AS 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
    AS/NZS 7000:2016 Overhead line design
    AS/NZS 1748.1:2011 Timber - Solid - Stress-graded for structural purposes General requirements
    AS 2047-2014 Windows and external glazed doors in buildings
    AS 2870-2011 Residential slabs and footings
    AS 3818.1-2009 Timber - Heavy structural products - Visually graded General requirements
    SA HB 108-2013 Timber design handbook
    AS 2209-1994 Timber - Poles for overhead lines
    AS 4773.2-2010 Masonry in small buildings - Construction
    HB 331-2012 Overhead line design
    AS 4285:2019 Rooflights
    AS 3660.2:2017 Termite management In and around existing buildings and structures
    AS/NZS 2589:2007 Gypsum linings - Application and finishing
    AS/NZS 4069:2013 Bath boards and seats - Product requirements
    AS 2316.1-2009 Artificial climbing structures and challenge courses Fixed and mobile artificial climbing and abseiling walls
    AS 1720.1-1997 Timber structures Design methods
    AS/NZS 7000:2010 Overhead line design - Detailed procedures
    AS/NZS 1577:2018 Scaffold decking components
    AS 4069-1993 Bathseats - Product requirements
    AS/NZS 2589:2017 Gypsum linings - Application and finishing
    AS/NZS 1148:2001 Timber - Nomenclature - Australian, New Zealand and imported species (Reconfirmed 2016)
    WS12-2012 Impact Assessment for Moisture-affected Timber-framed Construction
    AS 4425:2020 Above‑ground burial structures
    AS 1562.3-2006 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Plastic (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1735.1-2003 Lifts, escalators and moving walks General requirements
    AS/NZS 2785:2000 Suspended ceilings - Design and installation
    AS 3660.1-2000 Termite management New building work
    AS 2050:2018 Installation of Roof Tiles
    AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Unamended Hardcopy + Amendments) Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
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