• I.S. 241-2:1988

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    PRESSED PARTICLE BOARDS - PART 2: METHODS OF TEST

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  27-09-2016

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1988

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Declaration
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Selection of samples and test pieces and identification
       of direction of boards
    4 Accuracy of dimensions of boards
    5 Preparation and conditioning of test pieces
    6 Determination of dimensions of test pieces
    7 Moisture content
    8 Density
    9 Yodulus of elasticity and bending strength
    10 Creep and permanent set
    11 Impact strength
    12 Tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the board
    13 Surface soundness
    14 Resistance to axial withdrawal of wood screws
    15 Resistance to shear in the plane of the board
    16 Indentation (Janka Test)
    17 Compression perpendicular to the plane of the board
    18 Compression strength parallel to the plane of the board
    19 Water absorption
    20 Swelling in water
    21 Mass and dimensional changes caused by moisture changes
    22 Dishing under differential humidity conditions
    23 Thermal conductivity
    24 Fire tests
    25 Methods of determining surface texture
    26 Determination of grit content
    27 Determination of total extractable formaldehyde
    Appendices
    A Reference standards
    Acknowledgement

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    Specifies methods of test for boards manufactured essentially from particles of wood or other lingo-cellulosic fibrous material with or without the addition of adhesive.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    I.S. 241-1:1988 PRESSED PARTICLE BOARDS - PART 1: WOOD PARTICLE BOARDS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 820:1975 Particle boards Definition and classification
    BS 1494-2:1967 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Sundry fixings
    ISO 821:1975 Particle boards Determination of dimensions of test pieces
    BS 5669:1979 Specification for wood chipboard and methods of test for particle board
    ISO 823:1975 Particle boards Determination of moisture content
    ISO 822:1975 Particle boards Determination of density
    I.S. 241-1:1988 PRESSED PARTICLE BOARDS - PART 1: WOOD PARTICLE BOARDS
    ISO 3340:1976 Fibre building boards — Determination of sand content
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