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  • ASTM D 2395 : 2006

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    Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-10-2006

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and moisture content conditions. The method title is indicative of the procedures used or the specific area of use.

    Section
    Method A-Volume by Measurement6
    Method B-Volume by Water Immersion9
    Method C-Flotation Tube12/TD>
    Method D-Forstner Bit15
    Method E-Increment Core18
    Method F-Chips21

    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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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    Committee D 07
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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    ASTM D 7857 : 2016 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties and Internal Bond Strength of Fire-Retarded Mat-Formed Wood Structural Composite Panels Exposed to Elevated Temperatures
    ASTM D 8023 : 2017 Standard Specification for Round Wood Dowels (Pegs) for Use in Wood Construction
    ASTM D 3499 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Toughness of Wood Structural Panels
    ASTM D 6643 : 2001 : R2016 Standard Test Method for Testing Wood-Base Panel Corner Impact Resistance
    ASTM D 198 : 2015 Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural Sizes
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