ASTM D2278-06
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Field Evaluation of Wood Preservatives in Round Post-Size Specimens (Withdrawn 2015)
Standard Test Method for Field Evaluation of Wood Preservatives in Round Post-Size Specimens (Withdrawn 2015)
ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots. Two tests shall be used, one for small sapwood posts which is the preferred test if major interest lies in testing the preservative when fairly evenly distributed throughout the piece, and the second for large posts which is preferred when the preservative is tested under conditions of gradient retention and distribution normally encountered in commercial operations. The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures shall be as follows: test plot; test specimens; treatment procedure; after-treatment handling of posts; installation of posts; inspection of specimens; evaluation of results; and reports.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots. Two tests are described, one for small (3 to 5 in. (80 to 130 mm) in diameter) sapwood posts which is the preferred test if major interest lies in testing the preservative when fairly evenly distributed throughout the piece, and the second for large posts (7 to 10 in. (180 to 250 mm) in diameter) which is preferred when the preservative is tested under conditions of gradient retention and distribution normally encountered in commercial operations.
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for testing and the test procedures appear as follows:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered the determination of the relative effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the ground in field plots.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this test method was withdrawn in January 2015 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: D2278 − 06
StandardTest Method for
Field Evaluation of Wood Preservatives in Round Post-Size
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Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2278; 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.
1. Scope D1413 Test Method for Wood Preservatives by Laboratory
Soil-Block Cultures
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative
D1758 Test Method of Evaluating Wood Preservatives by
effectiveness of wood preservatives in round posts set in the
Field Tests with Stakes
ground in field plots. Two tests are described, one for small (3
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2.2 Other Standards:
to 5 in. (80 to 130 mm) in diameter) sapwood posts which is
AWPA Standard T1 Use Category System: Processing and
the preferred test if major interest lies in testing the preserva-
Treatment
tive when fairly evenly distributed throughout the piece, and
the second for large posts (7 to 10 in. (180 to 250 mm) in
3. Summary of Test Method
diameter) which is preferred when the preservative is tested
3.1 Commercial-size round wood posts are impregnated
under conditions of gradient retention and distribution nor-
with an appropriate series of retentions of a preservative and
mally encountered in commercial operations.
are handled in accordance with specified procedures prior to
1.2 The requirements for preparation of the material for
exposure in the field. They are then exposed in the ground to
testing and the test procedures appear as follows:
the action of weather, wood-destroying fungi, and insects in
Section
one or more selected field plots. Periodic inspections are
Test Plot 4
carried out on each post to determine immediate condition and
Test Specimens 5
Treatment Procedure 6 end of service life. The computed average service life for each
After-Treatment Handling of Posts 7
group is used to express results at termination of the test. The
Installation of Posts 8
general pattern of preservative performance in posts may be
Inspection of Specimens 9
Evaluation of Results 10
indicated within 5 to 10 years; however, the test of a given
Reports 11
retention group of any preservative is not terminated until at
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
least 60 % of the treated specimens have failed.
as the standard.The SI equivalents of inch-pound units may be
4. Test Plot
approximate.
4.1 Number and Climatic Location—Decay test plots can be
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the established over a wider climatic range than can subterranean
termite test plots. When information on decay is of primary
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- importance, a plot can be established in a temperate climate
where termite attack is not serious. When termite as well as
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
decay control is of interest, the plot shall be located in a
relativelywarmandmoistareawheresubterraneantermitesare
2. Referenced Documents
2 known to be a hazard. The choice of location is optional, but
2.1 ASTM Standards:
theinvestigatorshallrecordwhichtypeofplotisinvolved.The
location of test plots within a reasonable distance of a weather
bureau station is encouraged.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on Wood
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.06 on Treatments for Wood 4.2 General Requirements—The specific area selected for
Products.
the plot shall be of essentially uniform soil character, level,
Current edition approved March 1, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally
moist but well drained land, remote from industrial contami-
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D2278 – 02. DOI:
nation and large enough to accommodate all anticipated
10.1520/D2278-06.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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expansion for at least 25 years. It should be protected by fire 4.6 Reuse of Ground—Posts may be placed in ground that
lanes and should be fenced to prevent access of animals
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