ASTM D3501-94(2000)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Wood-Based Structural Panels in Compression
Standard Test Methods for Wood-Based Structural Panels in Compression
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the compression properties of wood-based structural panels. Wood-based structural panels in use include plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, and composites of veneer and of wood-based layers.
1.2 Method A, Compression Test for Small Specimens--This method is applicable to small specimens that are uniform with respect to elastic and strength properties. Two types of compression tests are employed: one to evaluate both elastic and compressive strength properties, and the second to evaluate maximum compressive strength only.
1.3 Method B, Compression Test for Large Specimens--This method employs large specimens and responds well to manufacturing variables and growth characteristics that influence compression properties of structural panels.
1.3.1 This method is intended for the following:
1.3.1.1 Comparative tests of structural panels,
1.3.1.2 Evaluating the effects of moisture content on strength properties of structural panels,
1.3.1.3 Determining the strength properties of structural panels, and
1.3.1.4 Evaluating the effects of raw material and manufacturing variables on compression properties of structural panels.
1.4 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.
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Designation:D3501–94 (Reapproved2000)
Standard Test Methods for
Wood-Based Structural Panels in Compression
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3501; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Significance and Use
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the 3.1 These methods determine the compressive strength of
compression properties of wood-based structural panels. structural panels in response to stresses acting in the plane of
Wood-based structural panels in use include plywood, wafer- the panel.
board, oriented strand board, and composites of veneer and of 3.2 Method A—This method is applicable to structural
wood-based layers. panels of uniform properties within a panel. It is useful for
1.2 MethodA, Compression Test for Small Specimens—This evaluating plywood of clear, straight-grained veneers and
method is applicable to small specimens that are uniform with determining the effect of chemical or preservative treatments,
respect to elastic and strength properties. Two types of com- construction, principal direction with respect to direction of
pression tests are employed: one to evaluate both elastic and stress, and other variables that are expected to uniformly
compressive strength properties, and the second to evaluate influence the panel.
maximum compressive strength only. 3.3 Method B:
1.3 Method B, Compression Test for Large Specimens— 3.3.1 The compressive properties obtained by this method
This method employs large specimens and responds well to are a reliable approximation of the strength of a full-size panel,
manufacturing variables and growth characteristics that influ- and are intended for use in design.
ence compression properties of structural panels. 3.3.2 The compressive properties are influenced by buck-
1.3.1 This method is intended for the following: ling;however,thiseffectiseliminatedinthistestbyrestraining
1.3.1.1 Comparative tests of structural panels, the edges of the specimens.
1.3.1.2 Evaluating the effects of moisture content on 3.4 It is recommended that where comparisons are to be
strength properties of structural panels, made, that the same method and specimen size be used
1.3.1.3 Determining the strength properties of structural throughout. This is because the volume of material included in
panels, and a test specimen can influence the compressive strength regard-
1.3.1.4 Evaluating the effects of raw material and manufac- less of whether the material properties are uniform throughout
turing variables on compression properties of structural panels. the sheet or vary widely due to the presence of growth or
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the manufacturing features.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Control of Moisture Content
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Condition structural panel samples to be tested at a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. specific moisture content or relative humidity to approximate
constant weight in controlled atmospheric conditions before
2. Referenced Documents
testing. For panels used under dry conditions, a relative
2.1 ASTM Standards: humidityof65 62 %atatemperatureof68 66°F(20 63°C)
D 2395 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and is preferred.
Wood-Base Materials
5. Variables Influencing the Compressive Properties of
D 4442 TestMethodsforDirectMoistureContentMeasure-
Structural Panels
ment of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
5.1 Moisture Content—Cut a moisture content sample hav-
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ing minimum area of 2 in. (13 cm ) from the clear areas of the
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on
specimen and weigh immediately after each test. Moisture
Wood and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.03 on Panel Products.
content samples from large specimens of Method B shall have
Current edition approved July 15, 1994. Published September 1994. Originally
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minimum area of 8 in. (52 cm ). If inspection of the edges of
published as D 3501 – 76. Last previous edition D 3501 – 76(1986).
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.10. a plywood panel reveals the presence of a knot in any ply,
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select a second sample. Moisture content samples also serving than the thickness. The length shall be not greater than seven
as specific gravity samples shall be free of voids. Moisture times the least cross-sectional dimension.
content determinations shall be made in accordance with Test 7.2.2 For Material ⁄4 in. (6 mm) or Less in Thickness,the
Methods D 4442. specimen shall have the following dimensions: thickness equal
5.2 Specific Gravity—Determine specific gravity in accor- to that of the material; the width nominally 1 in. (25 mm); and
dance with Test Methods D 2395. The specimen may be the length 4 in. (100 mm). Such specimens shall be supported
same as that for moisture content determination but must have laterally throughout the test.
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volume of at least 1 in. (16 cm ) if from small specimens, and 7.2.3 When tests to evaluate maximum compressive
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at least 3 in. (49 cm ) if from large specimens and be free of strength only are required, an alternative type of specimen 4 in.
visible knots or voids. (100 mm) in width and a length equal to six times the thickness
may be used.
METHOD A—COMPRESSION TEST
7.2.4 The end surfaces of the specimen shall be smooth and
FOR SMALL SPECIMENS
parallel to each other and at right angles to the length.
6. Direction of Grain, Fibers, or Layers
8. Evaluation of Both Compressive Strength and Elastic
Properties
6.1 The direction of the individual plies, laminations, or
layers shall be parallel, perpendicular, or inclined at any other
8.1 Support laterally test specimens ⁄4 in. (6 mm) or less in
required angle to the length of the test specimen. thickness intended for use in obtaining load deformation data
to prevent buckling during the test, but do not exert undue
7. Test Specimen
pressure against the sides of the specimen. This support shall
not measurably restrain the normal compressive deformation
7.1 The test specimen shall be rectangular in cross section.
under load. A satisfactory method of providing lateral support
The thickness, width, and length of each specimen shall be
is illustrated in Fig. 1, and a detailed design of this apparatus
measured to an accuracy of not less than 60.3 % or 0.001 in.
is shown in Fig. 2.
(0.02 mm), whichever is larger.
7.2 When tests to evaluate both elastic and compressive
9. Loading Procedure
strength properties are required, the size of the specimens shall
be as follows: 9.1
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