ASTM-D245 2022

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D245-22 Standard Practice for Establishing Structural Grades and Related Allowable Properties for Visually Graded Lumber

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ASTM	2022

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Description

ASTM D245-22

Active Standard: Standard Practice for Establishing Structural Grades and Related Allowable Properties for Visually Graded Lumber

ASTM D245

Scope

1.1 This practice (1, 2)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 stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords

lumber; solid sawn structural lumber; structural grades; visually graded; wood;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 79.040 (Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber)

DOI: 10.1520/D0245-22

Additional information

	Section
Significance and Use	3
Scope	1
Modification of Allowable Properties for Design Use	7
Example of Stress-Grade Development	8
Basic Principles of Strength Ratios	4
Allowable Properties for Timber Design	6
Estimation and Limitation of Growth Characteristics	5