BS 4978(2007) : 2007
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VISUAL STRENGTH GRADING OF SOFTWOOD - SPECIFICATION
Hardcopy , PDF
English
01-01-2007
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Strength graded timber
5 Grade requirements
6 Measurement of characteristics
7 Marking
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Determination of the
knot area ratio in cases of dispute
Annex B (normative) - The control and supervision
of visual strength grading operations
Bibliography
Describes a methodology for the visual strength grading of softwood for structural use.
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B/518
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 4978(1996) and 06/30148361 DC. (05/2007) Supersedes 11/30238046 DC. (12/2011) 2007 Edition Re-Issued in October 2017 & incorporates AMD 2 2017. Supersedes 17/30356462 DC. (12/2017)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
20
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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