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3 Foreword iii
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f Section 1. General
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a 8 Determination of density 6
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c Figure 5 — Method of supporting test specimens under load 9
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M Figure 21 — Jig for applying load for static bending and
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2 Since BS 5669:1979 was published, the range of particleboards available has
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— Part 5: Code of practice
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27, Determination of moisture resistance under cyclic exposure,
exposure, to this
e I Part. Determination of some board properties, e.g. fire properties, is made using
T S methods already given in other British Standards, and in such cases
f B cross-references are given in the appropriate clauses of BS 5669-2 and BS 5669-4.
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o determination of extractable formaldehyde) Whole boards, test pieces and test specimens
s NOTE Guidance on the use of quality control charts for random selected in accordance with clause 3 shall be
a sampling during manufacture is given in Appendix B. conditioned to constant mass in an atmosphere
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M (see B.2) shall be cut from a single board. Each test
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g clause 4 and further subdivided to provide a mass of board surface.
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3 7.1 Determination of length and width nearest 0.05 mm.
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f 7.1.1 Principle. Whole boards are measured with a 7.3 Determination of edge straightness
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a boards of any size as supplied by the manufacturer the edge of the board and the deviation of the board
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apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be
a 7.2.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2. periodically calibrated.
M 7.2.4 Procedure. Apply the micrometer (7.2.3.2) to
i three points, selected at random, along the long 7.4.3.2 Steel rule as described in 7.3.3.1.
g 7.4.3.3 Try square with arms not less than 1.0 m in
o edges of the board and approximately 25 mm from
l the edge. Measure the thickness to the length and an accuracy of ± 0.2 mm/m.
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o measured (point A) and one arm of the try square of the board. The designations (+) shall be given if
s shall be coincident with the longer edge of th e board. the angle is greater than 90° and (–) if the angle is
a less than 90°.
t Measure the maximum deviation between the try
c square and the edge of the board at point B to the
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3 Measure the thickness of the test specimen in
2 7.5.1 Principle. The deviation of the board surface accordance with 6.2.2 at the four points shown in
f from a cord or metal straight edge in contact with Figure 4 using the micrometer (8.3.2). Record the
o both arrises and parallel to either the long edge or mean of the four values as the thickness of the test
s short edge is measured. Twist is determined specimen.
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t similarly, but along the diagonals of the board. Measure the length and width of the test specimen
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o 7.5.3 Apparatus Calculate the volume of the test specimen.
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n 7.5.3.1 Steel rule as described in 7.3.3.1.
o 7.5.3.2 Metal straight edge or thin cord.
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e a horizontal floor, so that it is unrestrained , with the calculated from the equation
V shorter edges vertical. Place the straight
, edge (7.5.3.2) (or stretch the thin cord) vertically M 6
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r across the test specimen so that it touches both
r = ------ 10
V
a arrises at points approximately 25 mm from one where
M end.
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o straight edge or cord and the board surface to the
l V is the volume of the test specimen (in mm 3).
o nearest 1 mm, using the steel rule (7.5.3.1). Repeat
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at the opposite end. Record the maximum deviation mean of the densities of all the test specimens taken from that
T S
found at any point to the nearest 1 mm. board and expressed to the nearest 10 kg/m 3.
f B
o NOTE This method measures curvature across the board
width. Curvature in the length of the board may be similarly
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k thickness and shall be conditioned and prepared in
e accordance with clauses 4 and 5. Figure 4 — Measuring points on the test
T specimen for determination of density
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9.1 Principle
e 8.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2. The loss in mass of a test specimen dried to constant
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n 8.3.3 Sliding caliper as described in 6.1.3. 9.2 Test specimens
U 8.3.4 Balance as described in 6.1.5.
: Test specimens shall be 100 mm square × board
y thickness.
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2 is specified, the apparatus shall be periodically the plane of the board (flatwise
f calibrated. bending: modulus of rupture)
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s NOTE Certain particleboards have different property levels
a 9.3.3 Air circulating oven, capable of maintaining an along the length of the original board and across its width. Where
t internal temperature of 103 ± 2 °C.
it is required to test the properties of such boards, two sets o f test
c specimens should be prepared. One set should have its major axis
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r 9.3.4 Desiccator, containing anhydrous calcium parallel to the maximum strength dimension and the other
r chloride or silica gel. should have its major axis at right angles to that dimension.
o 10.1 Principle
c 9.4 Procedure
n Weigh each test specimen and record the mass to
A load is applied at the centre of a test specimen
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resting on two supports. The load is increased until
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fracture occurs.
e as possible after sampling. 10.2 Test specimens
V Place the test specimens in the air circulating
, Test specimens shall be conditioned and prepared
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separated by at least 25 mm on all sides. Dry the
a test specimens to constant mass, cool in the
be 100 mm wide, with a length of 25 T + 25 mm to
the nearest 25 mm, where T is the nominal
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i desiccator (9.3.4), reweigh and record the mass to thickness of the board (in millimetres), but shall not
g the nearest 0.1 g. exceed a length of 1 025 mm.
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10.3 Apparatus
o successive weighings carried out at an interval of not less
n than 6 h do not differ by more than 0.1 % of the mass.
10.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the
k NOTE 3 Test specimens should be cooled to approximately
e I room temperature in the desiccator before weighing. apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be
T S 9.5 Calculation and expression of results
periodically calibrated.
f B 10.3.2 Micrometer, as described in 6.1.2.
o The moisture content of the test specimen v,
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i 10.3.4 Testing machine, fitted with adjustable
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supports as shown in Figure 5, capable of applying
e ( M h – M o ) sufficient load to cause the test specimen to fail. The
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M o machine shall comply with the requirements for
n repeatability and accuracy specified for grade 1.0
U where
, in BS 1610-1.
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a (in g); 10.4.1 Mark the midpoints of each long edge and
M measure the width of the test specimen between
i M o is the mass of the test specimen after drying
g to constant mass (in g). these points in accordance with 6.2.1. Record the
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l width to the nearest 1.0 mm.
o The result shall be expressed to the nearest 0.1 %. Measure the thickness of the test specimen at the
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k mid-length, about 20 mm from each edge, in
e accordance with 6.2.2 and record the mean of the
T two values as the thickness of the test specimen to
f the nearest 0.1 mm.
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3 to the nearest 25 mm, where T is the nominal 11.1.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the
2 thickness of the board (in millimetres), and not apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be
f periodically calibrated.
o exceeding a length of 1 000 mm, and apply the load
11.1.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2.
s via a similar bar positioned at centre span, as shown
a in Figure 5(a). The metal rollers shall be free to 11.1.3.3 Sliding caliper as described in 6.1.3.
t rotate on ball, or other, bearings. Set the cross head
c 11.1.3.4 Testing machine as described in 10.3.4.
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speed to approximately 5 mm/min and continue 11.1.3.5 Dial micrometer or displacement
r loading until the maximum applied load is attained . transducer, capable of measuring to 0.01 mm.
o Record the maximum applied load (in newtons) to
c the nearest 5 N or 1 %, whichever is the greater. 11.1.4 Procedure.Determine the width and
n thickness of the test specimen in accordance
o 10.5 Calculation and expression of results
i with 10.4.1.
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2
Support the test specimen in accordance with 10.4.2
e calculated from the equation and as shown in Figure 5. Set the cross head speed
V of the testing machine (11.1.3.4) at
, 3WY
P = ---------------
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2 approximately 5 mm/min and apply an increasing
load to the test specimen. Measure the vertical
a where deflection S as shown in Figure 5(b) at midspan
M
i W is the maximum applied load for the test relative to the two positions of support. Increase the
g specimen (in N); load up to one-third of the anticipated failing load of
o
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the test specimen.
o When using machines that automatically plot
n (in mm);
k B is the width of the test specimen (in mm); load-deflection, the deflection recorded shall be that
e I T is the mean thickness of the test specimen of the test specimen and shall not include
T S indentation or movement within the loading head,
f B (in mm).
o linkages and test specimen support.
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Construct a load-deflection curve for the data
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obtained, as shown in Figure 6.
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r cut from the failed bending strength specimens, remote from the 11.1.5 Calculation and expression of results. The
e point of failure, may be used fo r the determination of density
v and/or moisture content.
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n The result shall be expressed to the the board in bending E m (in N/mm2) shall be
U nearest 1 N/mm2. calculated from the equation
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Y D W
E m = --------------------------
a elasticity 4 BT D S
3
M where
i NOTE Certain particleboards have different property levels
g along the length of the original board and across its width. Where Y is the span between the centres of sup ports
o it is required to test the properties of such boards, two sets of test
l (in mm);
o specimens should be prepared. One set should have its major axis
n should havetheitsmaximum
parallel to strength dimension and the other DW is the increment in load on the straight
k major axis at right angles to that dimension.
line portion of the load deflection curve
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T perpendicular to the plane of the board in (in N) (see Figure 6);
f B is the width of the test specimen (in mm);
o bending
y 11.1.1 Principle. A load is applied at the centre of a
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T is the mean thickness of the test specimen
i test specimen resting on two supports and the (in mm);
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e measured.
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n 11.1.2 Test specimens. Test specimens shall be in
The result shall be expressed to the
U accordance with 10.2.
: nearest 10 N/mm2.
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specimen and the extension of the test specimen for
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n Figure 7(a), conditioned and prepared in accordance
k with clauses 4 and 5.
e NOTE Test specimens may be shaped using a template in
T conjunction with a vertical spindle moulder.
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U modulus of elasticity fitted with wedge-grips to hold the test specimen.
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p heads with universal joints, to ensure alignment of
o the load with the axis of the test specimen.
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modulus of elasticity in tension E t (in N/mm2) shall
3 specimens
pins, inserted through holes drilled in the ends of the test
be calculated from the equation
2 as shown in Figure 7(b).
f 11.2.3.4 Displacement transducers having a D W L
o resolution of 0.001 mm. E t = ------------ -------g
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a
t of the test specimen, at the midpoint of the reduced where
c cross section, to the nearest 0.1 mm, using the Lg is the gauge length of the test specimen
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o cross-sectional area to the nearest 1 mm . A is the cross-sectional area of the test
c Place the test specimen in the testing
n machine (11.2.3.3), using either wedge-grips or specimen (in mm2);
o metal pins, as described in 11.2.3.3. Adjust the cross
i DW is the increment in load on the straight
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e approximately 1.0 mm/min. (in N);
V
, Measure the elongation of the test specimen on DLg is the increment of extension of the gauge
a
r opposite faces within the 75 mm gauge length length (Lg) corresponding to DW (in mm).
a (see Figure 7(a). The displacement signal should be
The result shall be expressed to the
M fed to a suitable load-deflection recorder so that a nearest 10 N/mm2.
i load-deflection curve can be produced. The method
g of connection should ensure that the deflection is 11.3 Determination of modulus of elasticity
o derived from the mean of the two signals.
l parallel to the plane of the board in
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T S applied to a test specimen and the compression of
f B the test specimen as the load increases is measu red.
o 11.3.2 Test specimens. Test specimens shall be
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e shall be conditioned and prepared in accordance
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a periodically calibrated.
M 11.3.3.2 Sliding caliper as described in 6.1.3.
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o diameter or side length of at least 75 mm.
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e resolution of 0.001 mm.
T 11.3.4 Procedure. Measure the width and thickness
f
o of the test specimen to the nearest 0.1 mm using the
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t
sliding caliper (11.3.3.2). Calculate the
i cross-sectional area to the nearest 1.0 mm2.
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length vertical. Adjust the cross head speed of the
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3 board in millimetres). Apply an increasing in 11.2.3.3.
2
f compressive load to the test specimen and measure Adjust the cross head speed of the testing machine
o the cross head displacement, using the to approximately 1 mm/min. Apply a continuously
s transducers (11.3.3.4), up to one-third of the increasing load until the maximum applied load is
a anticipated failing load of the test specimen. attained. Record the maximum applied load of the
t
c Plot a load-compression curve as described test specimen to the nearest 10 N but ignore the
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r parallel throat section [see Figure 7(a)].
o 11.3.5 Calculation and expression of results. The
c modulus of elasticity in compression E c (in N/mm2) 12.1.5 Calculation and expression of results. The
n shall be calculated from the equation tensile strength of the test specimen parallel to the
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plane of the board J 1 (in N/mm 2) shall be calculated
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r E c = ------------------g from the equation
D L g A
e W
V where
J 1 = -----
A
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a
r Lg is the gauge length calculated as 2.8 × test where
a specimen thickness (T ) (in mm); W is the maximum applied load for the test
M A is the cross-sectional area (in mm ); 2 specimen (in N);
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o
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o (in N);
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e I DLg is the reduction of the gauge length nearest 0.1 N/mm2.
T S corresponding to DW increase in load
12.2 Determination of tensile strength
f B (in mm).
o perpendicular to the plane of the board
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The result shall be expressed to the (internal bond strength or transverse tensile
i nearest 10 N/mm2. strength)
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n 12.1 Determination of tensile strength parallel increased until the maximum applied load is
U to the plane of the board attained.
, 12.2.2 Test specimens. Test specimens shall
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NOTE Certain particleboards have different property levels
along the length of the original board and across its width. Where be 50 ± 1.0 mm × 50 ± 1.0 mm × board thickness and
a it is required to test the properties of such boards, two se ts of test conditioned and prepared in accordance with
specimens should be prepared. One set should have its major axis
M clauses 4 and 5. Before testing, suitable plywood
i parallel to the maximum strength dimension and the other
and/or hardwood blocks also conditioned and
g should have its major axis at right angles to the dimension.
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o specimen and the load is increased until failure metal blocks, shall be bonded to the surface of the
n occurs. test specimen.
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V specimens should be prepared. One set should have its major axis
, parallel to the maximum strength dimension and the other
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a NOTE 2 This test method is applicable only to boards that
are 18 mm to 50 mm in thickness.
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o shearing tool that can apply a compressive force
n parallel to both the centreline of the test specimen
k and the original board faces. The force is increased
e I
T S
until the maximum applied load is attained. The
f B
shear strength is calculated from the maximum
o applied force and the cross-sectional area of t he test
y specimen.
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e Test specimens shall be
v cubes 50 mm × 50 mm × 50 mm with a tolerance
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U thickness is less than 50 mm, the nominal thickness of transverse shear strength
, shall be increased to 50 +0 mm by bonding packing
a – 2
r pieces of equal thickness to the original board faces. 14.4 Procedure
a Mark the centreline of the test specimen, parallel to
M 14.3 Apparatus the original board faces, and measure the thickness
i 14.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the
g in both the vertical and horizontal planes to the
o apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be
l nearest 0.1 mm. Calculate the cross-sectional area
o periodically calibrated. of the test specimen to the nearest 1.0 mm2.
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e 14.3.3 Testing machine, as described in 10.3.4, but and stand the shearing tool between the loading
T fitted with parallel loading surfaces. faces of the testing machine (14.3.3). Set the cross
f head speed of the testing machine to
o 14.3.4 Shearing tool, as shown in Figure 12.
approximately 0.5 mm/min and apply an increasing
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3 The transverse shear strength of the test
so that no uplift occurs at the board edges when
2 specimen Z (in N/mm2) shall be calculated from the
f equation loaded.
o Position the complete assembly in the testing
s W
Z = ----- machine (15.3.3) so that the centre of the punch is
a A
directly over the intersection of the diagonal ma rks.
t
c where
Apply a continuously increasing load to the test
e
r W is the maximum applied load for the test specimen until the maximum applied load is
r specimen (in N);
o attained, and record the maximum applied load.
c A is the cross-sectional area of the test The movement of the punching head shall be
n specimen (in mm2). controlled by a constant rate of loading such t hat the
o
i maximum applied load is obtained after 90 ± 45 s.
s
r The result shall be expressed to the 15.5 Calculation and expression of results
e nearest 0.1 N/mm2.
The concentrated load strength C L (in N/mm
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, 15 Determination of concentrated load thickness) shall be calculated from the equation
a
r strength W
a C L = -----
T
15.1 Principle
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where
g W is the maximum applied load for the test
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test specimen, via a punch (loading head) of
specimen (in N);
specified area, until the maximum applied load is
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The result shall be expressed to the
T S Test specimens shall be square with a minimum
f B nearest 0.1 N/mm.
o side length of 6T + 125 mm and of full board
thickness, where T is the board thickness in
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16.1 Determination of tensile strength
e perpendicular to the plane of the board after
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, 15.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2.
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15.3.3 Testing machine as described in 10.3.4, fitted and dry heat.
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g compliance with BS 5669-2, the test procedure can also be carried not be applied until after completion of the cyclic
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test treatment.
o 15.3.4 Steel support plate and clamping device as
n shown in Figure 13. The steel support plate shall
16.1.3 Apparatus
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T diameter of 6T + 50 mm, where T is the board apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be
f thickness in millimetres, rounded to the periodically calibrated.
o nearest 10 mm. The supporting frame shall be rigid. 16.1.3.2 Sliding caliper as described in 6.1.3.
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diagonal 25 mm from each corner, using the oven shall be approximately 1.5 m/s.
n micrometer (15.3.2). Calculate the test specimen
U 16.1.3.5 Refrigerator or cold room, capable of
: thickness to the nearest 0.1 mm from the mean of maintaining a temperature of – 12 °C or lower.
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2 16.2.3.5 Flat bottomed container, as described
f shall be separated by at least 15 mm from each in 16.1.3.6.
o other, and supported by a wire mesh or narrow bars
16.2.3.6 Thermometers.
s at least 15 mm from the base of the container. The
a depth of water above the test specimens shall be 16.2.4 Procedure. Mark the four measuring points
t on the specimen as shown in Figure 4, using a
c between 25 mm and 50 mm.
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r remove excess surface water with a cloth. NOTE For simplicity, a square template 100 mm × 100 mm,
o with 18 mm diameter holes located at the four points indicated in
c Place the test specimens, standing vertically and Figure 4, may be used to mark the measuring points on the test
n separated from one another, in the refrigerator or specimen.
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V immediately in the oven (16.1.3.4) at 70 ± 2 °C. They treatment in accordance with 16.1.4. Recondition
, the test specimens to constant mass in accordance
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Leave them for 72 h.
a using exactly the same points as before.
Repeat the above cyclic treatment twice more,
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g specimens from tapering, they shall be subjected to residual swelling of the test specimen Rs, expressed
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o rotating them through 180° at the end of each cycle. equation
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n uneven as a result of the cyclic treatment, they may be smoothed (in mm).
U by rubbing the test specimen on a piece of abrasive paper, he ld on
, a flat surface, before bonding on the loading blocks. The result shall be expressed to the nearest 0.5 %.
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a tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the perpendicular to the plane of the board
M board J r (in N/mm2) shall be calculated and after 2 h immersion in boiling water and
i expressed in accordance with 12.2.5.
g redrying at 70 °C
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o (residual swelling) after cyclic treatment which has been immersed in boiling water and
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T is determined. specimen occurs.
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U apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be apparatus is specified, the apparatus shall be
: periodically calibrated.
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f than 100 mm deep. strength after boiling for 2 h
o 16.3.3.6 Blocks, of wood or metal, as shown in
NOTE Certain particleboards have different property levels
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a along the length of the original board and across its width. Where
t 16.3.3.7 Screw eyes approximately 50 mm long × it is required to test the properties of such boards, two sets of test
c screw gauge 14 (required for wood blocks only). specimens should be prepared. One set should have its major axis
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o maintaining a temperature of 70 ± 2 °C. 16.4.1 Principle. The flatwise bending strength is
c determined in accordance with clause 10 after the
n 16.3.4 Procedure. Measure the side lengths of the test specimen has been immersed in boiling water.
o test specimen to the nearest 0.1 mm, calculate the
i 16.4.2 Test specimens. Test specimens shall be in
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accordance with 10.2.
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V water (16.3.3.4) for 2 h with their 50 mm faces 16.4.3 Apparatus
, vertical. They shall be separated by at least 15 mm 16.4.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the
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a screen or narrow bars at least 15 mm from the base periodically calibrated.
M of the container. The depth of water above the test 16.4.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2.
i specimens shall be between 25 mm and 50 mm.
g 16.4.3.3 Sliding caliper as described in 6.1.3.
o After 2 h ± 5 min, remove the test specimens and
l 16.4.3.4 Testing machine as described in 10.3.4.
o immerse them in water at 20 ± 5 °C for 60 ± 5 min.
n 16.4.3.5 Water bath, capable of maintaining a
k The test specimens shall have their faces vertical
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f B 16.4.3.6 Flat bottomed container at least 140 mm
o Remove the test specimens from the water, dry deep.
them with a cloth or paper towel and place them,
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e Remove the test specimens from the oven, allow faces vertical. They shall be separated by
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i at least 15 mm from each other and supported by a
n and bond loading blocks to the surfaces as described wire mesh screen or narrow bars at least 15 mm
U in 12.2.2. Discard any test specimens that show from the base of the container. The depth of water
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a delamination or nonuniform thickness swelling.
r NOTE If, as a result of boiling and drying, the surfaces of the
above the test specimens shall be between 25 mm
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a test specimen are rough or uneven, they may be smoothed before
After 2 h ± 5 min, remove the test specimens and
M bonding on the blocks by rubbing on a piece of abrasive paper,
i which is held on a flat surface. immerse them in water at 20 ± 5 °C in the flat
g bottomed container for 60 ± 5 min. The test
o Place the assembled test specimens in the machine
l specimens shall have their 100 mm faces vertical
o grips and determine the maximum applied load in and shall be separated from each other and from the
n accordance with 12.2. Discard results from test
k specimens that have failed by detachment of a block. base of the container by not less than 15 mm.
e Record the maximum applied load to within 1.0 %. Remove the test specimens, dry them with a cloth or
T paper towel and immediately determine the width,
f 16.3.5 Calculation and expression of results. The
o tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the thickness and maximum applied load in accordance
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The surface soundness t (in newtons) shall be the
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18 Determination of resistance to axial
a where
t withdrawal of wood screws inserted in
c W is the maximum applied load for the test the face or edge of the board (face and
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o Y is the span between the supports (in mm);
c 18.1 Principle
n B is the width of the test specimen (in mm); The force required to withdraw a wood screw from
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e Test specimens shall be not less
V The result shall be expressed to the
, nearest 0.1 N/mm2. than 75 mm × 75 mm × board thickness and
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a 17 Determination of surface 18.3 Apparatus
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i 18.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the
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The force required to pull off a block bonded to the
o 18.3.2 Testing machine as described in 10.3.4,
n face of the test specimen is measured.
k equipped with suitable devices for holding the test
e I 17.2 Test specimens specimen and gripping the screw head as shown in
T S Test specimens shall be Figure 14.
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o approximately 75 mm × 75 mm × board thickness 18.3.3 Steel countersunk wood screws with a length
and conditioned in accordance with clause 4.
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i Wooden blocks shall be bonded to the faces. and a pitch of 1.45 ± 0.25 mm.
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Drill a 1.5 mm diameter hole to a depth of 6 mm in
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the centre of one face and two adjacent edges of the
, 17.3.2 Testing machine, as described in 10.3.4 and
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test specimen. Insert a screw into each of the holes
to a depth of 13 mm, ensuring that it is upright.
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17.3.3 Wooden blocks, 40 mm × 40 mm ± 0.25 mm ×
M NOTE 1 With boards less than 13 mm thick, the screw placed
i approximately 20 mm thick. in the face shall be inserted to the full thickness of the board.
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NOTE 2 It is usually impracticable to determine edge screw
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o Mark the diagonals on each face of the test Place the test specimen in a stirrup which ensures
n specimen. Bond one wooden block (17.3.3) to each that the face or edge containing the screw will be
k face of the test specimen, using the diagonal marks
e at 90° to the direction of the applied load. The test
T to position it at the centre. specimen shall not be supported at any point nearer
f NOTE 1 The adhesive should form a strong enough bond to than 13 mm to the axis of the screw as shown in
o transmit the full load to the test specimen. PVAC or urea Figure 14. Place the head of the screw in the slotted
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formaldehyde adhesives have been found suitable.
stirrup. The slots shall be parallel and an easy fit for
i Place the assembled test specimen in the testing
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the shank of the screw.
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Set the testing machine (18.3.2) to a cross head
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increasing force to each screw in turn. Note the
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f periodically calibrated. Immerse the test specimens in water in the flat
o bottomed container in accordance with 19.1.4.
19.1.3.2 Balance as described in 6.1.5.
s Remove the test specimens from the water after
a 19.1.3.3 Flat bottomed container not less either 1 h or 24 h, as appropriate, and remove
t than 140 mm deep and 130 mm wide.
c excess water with a cloth. Immediately remeasure
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n the flat bottomed container for either 1 h or 24 h surface of the test specimen. To reduce the effect of
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e supported by a wire mesh screen or narrow bars soaking. For simplicity, a square
V at least 15 mm from the base of the container. The template 100 mm × 100 mm, with 18 mm diameter
, depth of water above the test specimens shall be holes located at the four points indicated
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a Remove the test specimens from the water after points on the test specimens.
M either 1 h or 24 h, as appropriate, and remove 19.2.5 Calculation and expression of results. The
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a 20 Determination of changes in length,
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o 19.2.1 Principle. The increase in thickness due to
along the length of the original board and across its width. Where
n it is required to test the properties of such boards, two sets o f test
k general absorption of water is determined from the specimens should be prepared. One set should have its major axis
e differences in thickness of the test specimen before parallel to the maximum strength dimension and the other
T and after immersion in water for either 1 h or 24 h. should have its major axis at right angles to that dimension.
f 20.1 Principle
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e 19.2.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the mass are determined following the subsequent
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n periodically calibrated. and 85 % r.h. The results are expressed as a
U 19.2.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2. percentage increase (+) or decrease (–) of the
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f thickness shall be clearly marked in the in length after reconditioning to 35 % r.g. Dl,
o longitudinal centreline of each face, at midlength expressed as percentages, shall be calculated from
s and at 10 mm from each end. Test specimens shall the equations
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D l35 = -----------2 100
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o 20.3.1 General. Where the accuracy of the
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V 20.3.2 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2. at 25 °C, 65 % r.h. and 25 °C, 85 % r.h.;
, DL2 is the difference in dial gauge readings
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a 20.3.4 Measuring instrument as shown in Figure 15,
M which is not to be made of aluminium or other The results shall be expressed as a positive value
i material with a high thermal expansion rate unless (+ %) for I l85, and as a negative value (– %) for Dl35
g the fixture is kept at constant temperature.
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a of each test specimen at the marked points T 1 is the mean thickness of the test specimen
M described in 20.2 to the nearest 0.05 mm using the conditioned at 20 °C and 65 % r.h. (in mm);
i micrometer (20.3.2) and record the mean as the T 2 is the mean thickness of the test specimen
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o Recondition one of a pair of test specimens to or 25 °C and 35 % r.h. (in mm).
n constant mass (see clause 4) at 25 ± 2 °C
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e value for I t85 and as a negative value (– %) for Dt35
T Remeasure the thickness of the test specimens at to the nearest 0.05 %.
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f B NOTE It is convenient if the guide rod (see Figure 17) is marked
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2 Clamp the test specimen in the sup porting frame as
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3 resistance under cyclic exposure
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c) dry at 70 ± 1 °C for 72 ± 1 h as described
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o The increase in thickness of a test specimen, as a
Cycles 2 and 3
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a pretreatment comprising soaking in cold water, a) cool in a normally heated and ventilated room
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o perpendicular to the plane of the board is
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c) and d) as described in cycle 1 b) and c)
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V prepared and conditioned in accordance with steps a) to c) in cycle 1 becomes the top edge of the
, clauses 4 and 5. specimen in cycle 2 and the bottom edge in cycle 3.
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with their faces vertical, in fresh clean water with a
M 27.3.1 Micrometer as described in 6.1.2. pH of 7 ± 1. The specimens shall be separated from
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c) dry at 70 ± 1 °C for 72 ± 1 h as described
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Cycles 2 and 3
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o perpendicular to the plane of the board is
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c) and d) as described in cycle 1 b) and c)
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with their faces vertical, in fresh clean water with a
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T S are also suitable, provided a universal joint is incorporated to water bath. Wipe off excess water with a cloth or
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absorbent paper and place the specimens with their
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vertical. The total volume of the specimens shall not
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27.4.2.4 Cooling. Stand the specimens, with their
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27.4.3 Reconditioning, measuring and testing. After
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