ASTM D7469-21

Standard Test Methods for End Joints in Structural Wood Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods are applicable to specimens with or without specific conditioning regimens. Tests are permitted to be performed on specimens that are not at moisture equilibrium, such as under production conditions in a plant, or on specimens that have been conditioned to specified moisture content or durability conditioning prior to testing.  
4.2 These test methods can be used as follows:  
4.2.1 To standardize the determination of strength properties for the material and joint being tested.  
4.2.2 To investigate the effect of parameters that may influence the structural capacity of the joint, such as joint profile, adhesive type, moisture content, temperature, and strength-reducing characteristics in the assembly.  
4.3 These test methods do not intend to address all possible exposure or performance expectations of end joints. The following are some performance characteristics not considered:  
4.3.1 Long-term strength and permanence of the wood adhesive.  
4.3.2 Time dependent mechanical properties of the joint.  
4.3.3 Elevated temperature performance of the joint.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard provides test methods for evaluating the structural capacity and integrity of end joints in structural wood products.  
1.2 Off-line test methods include: (1) Axial Tension, (2) Bending, and (3) Cyclic Delamination.  
1.3 In-line test methods include: (1) Tension Proofload and (2) Bending Proofload.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2021
• ICS: 91.080.20 - Timber structures
• Technical Committee: D07 - Wood
• Drafting Committee: D07.01 - Fundamental Test Methods and Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D7469 −21
Standard Test Methods for
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End Joints in Structural Wood Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7469; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Adhesive bonded end joints are used in structural glued wood products. The bond performance of
these end joints is only one of several parameters that influence the in-service performance of these
products. Evaluating the performance of these end joints require specific tests.
The testing regimen, which may consist of one or more of the test methods specified in this
standard, is dependent on the type of product, the stage in the manufacturing of the product or
sub-components when the testing is to be performed, and the objective of the evaluation. Appendix
X1 – Appendix X7 provide an overview of considerations for developing a testing regimen.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This standard provides test methods for evaluating the 2.1 ASTM Standards:
structuralcapacityandintegrityofendjointsinstructuralwood D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Prod-
products. ucts
D198 Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural
1.2 Off-line test methods include: (1) Axial Tension, (2)
Sizes
Bending, and (3) Cyclic Delamination.
D1101 Test Methods for Integrity of Adhesive Joints in
1.3 In-line test methods include: (1) Tension Proofload and
Structural Laminated Wood Products for Exterior Use
(2) Bending Proofload.
D1151 Practice for Effect of Moisture and Temperature on
Adhesive Bonds
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical D1183 Practices for Resistance of Adhesives to Cyclic
Laboratory Aging Conditions
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. D2559 Specification for Adhesives for Bonded Structural
Wood Products for Use Under Exterior Exposure Condi-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D2915 Practice for Sampling and Data-Analysis for Struc-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tural Wood and Wood-Based Products
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D3434 Test Method for Multiple-Cycle Accelerated Aging
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Test (Automatic Boil Test) for Exterior Wet Use Wood
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Adhesives
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measure-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ment of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D5456 Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Lumber Products
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
D4688 Test Method for Evaluating Structural Adhesives for
Finger Jointing Lumber
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on
Wood and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.01 on Fundamental
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10.1520/D7469-21. the ASTM website.
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D4761 Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber 3.2.6 finger pitch, n—widestwidthofmachinedfingeratthe
and Wood-Based Structural Materials base of the joint (Fig. 1).
D7247 Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of
3.2.7 gauge length, n—clear distance between the grips for
Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated
a specimen subjected to axial tensile loading.
Temperatures
3.2.8 horizontal finger joint, n—fingerjointwherethefinger
D7438 Practice for Field Calibration and Application of
profile appears only on the narrow face of the structural wood
Hand-Held Moisture Meters
product.
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
3.2.9 in-line test, n—a test that is carried out on all
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Designation: D7469 − 16 D7469 − 21
Standard Test Methods for
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End-Joints End Joints in Structural Wood Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7469; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Adhesive bonded end-joints end joints are used in structural glued wood products. The bond
performance of these end-joints end joints is only one of several parameters that influence the
in-service performance of these products. Evaluating the performance of these end-joints end joints
require specific tests.
The testing regimen, which may consist of one or more of the test methods specified in this
standard, is dependent on the type of product, the stage in the manufacturing of the product or
sub-components when the testing is to be performed, and the objective of the evaluation. Appendix
X1 – Appendix X7 provide an overview of considerations for developing a testing regimen.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard provides test methods for evaluating the structural capacity and integrity of end-joints end joints in structural
wood products.
1.2 End-joints are manufactured by adhesive bonding of machined, mated surfaces at the ends of two pieces of lumber to form
a joint. Typical end-joint configurations include finger joints and scarf joints. The combination of one or more end-joints and the
adjoining sections of the structural wood product within the assembly is considered to be the test specimen.
1.2 Off-line test methods include: (1) Axial Tension, (2) Bending, and (3) Cyclic Delamination.
1.3 In-line test methods include: (1) Tension Proofload and (2) Bending Proofload.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on Wood and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.01 on Fundamental Test Methods
and Properties.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016July 15, 2021. Published August 2016August 2021. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20122016 as
D7469 – 12.D7469 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/D7469-16.10.1520/D7469-21.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D9 Terminology Relating to Wood and Wood-Based Products
D198 Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural Sizes
D1101 Test Methods for Integrity of Adhesive Joints in Structural Laminated Wood Products for Exterior Use
D1151 Practice for Effect of Moisture and Temperature on Adhesive Bonds
D1183 Practices for Resistance of Adhesives to Cyclic Laboratory Aging Conditions
D2559 Specification for Adhesives for Bonded Structural Wood Products for Use Under Exterior Exposure Conditions
D2915 Practice for Sampling and Data-Analysis for Structural Wood and Wood-Based Products
D3434 Test Method for Multiple-Cycle Accelerated Aging Test (Automatic Boil Test) for Exterior Wet Use Wood Adhesives
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
D5456 Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber Products
D4688 Test Method for Evaluating Structural Adhesives for Finger Jointing Lumber
D4761 Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Based Structural Materials
D7247 Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated
Temperatures
D7438 Practice for Field Calibration a
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