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    I.S. EN 12509:2002

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    TIMBER POLES FOR OVERHEAD LINES - TEST METHODS - DETERMINATION OF MODULUS OF ELASTICITY, BENDING STRENGTH, DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  21-10-2010

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2002

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and conditions
    4 Symbols
    5 Requirements for determination of sizes, moisture
       content and density
       5.1 Determination of sizes
       5.2 Determination of moisture content
       5.3 Determination of density
    6 Test method for bending properties
       6.1 Principle
       6.2 Preparation
       6.3 Apparatus
       6.4 Procedure
       6.5 Results
       6.6 Test report
           6.6.1 Test material
           6.6.2 Test procedure
           6.6.3 Test results
    Annex A (informative) Example of suitable cantilever
            bending test method
    Bibliography

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    Specifies methods of test to determine modulus of elasticity, bending strength, density and moisture content of solid wood poles for overhead transmission and telecommunication lines.

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    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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

    EN 844-2 : 1997 ROUND AND SAWN TIMBER - TERMINOLOGY - PART 2: GENERAL TERMS RELATING TO ROUND TIMBER
    EN 12465 : 2001 WOOD POLES FOR OVERHEAD LINES - DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS
    ISO 3130:1975 Wood — Determination of moisture content for physical and mechanical tests
    EN 212:2003 Wood preservatives - General guidance on sampling and preparation for analysis of wood preservatives and treated timber
    ISO 3131:1975 Wood — Determination of density for physical and mechanical tests
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