NEN EN 1381 : 1999

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 Materials
      5.1 Timber
      5.2 Wood-Based Products
      5.3 Staples
6 Test Methods
      6.1 General
      6.2 Conditioning
      6.3 Fabrication of Test Pieces
      6.4 Preparation of Test Pieces
      6.5 Test Procedure
      6.6 Test Result
      6.7 Test Report

Defines test methods for determining the strength and deformation characteristics of stapled joints in load-bearing timber structures. The methods assess joints with members of timber (solid timber and glued laminated timber) or wood-based products in the combination proposed for use in service and using all types of staples up to 3 mm diameter for circular cross-section staples or 4 mm x 2 mm for rectangular or oval cross-section staples.