ASTM D245

1.1 This practice (1,2) covers the basic principles for establishing related unit stresses and stiffness values for design with visually-graded solid sawn structural lumber. This practice starts with property values from clear wood specimens and includes necessary procedures for the formulation of structural grades of any desired strength ratio.

1.2 The grading provisions used as illustrations herein are not intended to establish grades for purchase, but rather to show how stress-grading principles are applied. Detailed grading rules for commercial stress grades which serve as purchase specifications are established and published by agencies which formulate and maintain such rules and operate inspection facilities covering the various species.

1.3 The material covered in this practice appears in the following order:

1.4 The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

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.

2. Referenced Documents

D143 Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
D2555 Practice for Establishing Clear Wood Strength Values
D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Practice for Use of the International System of Units (SI) (the Modernized Metric System)

Index Terms

lumber; solid sawn structural lumber; structural grades; visually graded; wood; ICS Number Code 79.040

Citing ASTM Standards

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