ASTM D1036-99(2017)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Wood Poles
Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Wood Poles
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Tests of wood poles are made to determine:
4.1.1 Data for use in establishing allowable stresses,
4.1.2 Data upon which to base economical pole line design,
4.1.3 Data on the strength properties of different species in pole sizes,
4.1.4 Data as to the influence of defects on the strength properties of poles,
4.1.5 Data as to the effect of preservatives and preservative treatments on the strength properties of poles, and
4.1.6 Data for correlating the strength properties of full-size poles with those of small clear specimens of the same species.
4.2 Treating procedures to which poles have been subjected may introduce variables that prohibit direct comparisons between different groups of data. Complete information on the treating techniques shall form a part of the test records.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the bending strength and stiffness of wood poles. Knowledge of these properties is used in providing for reliable and economical design with poles of different species, size, or grade.
1.2 Two test methods are included: the cantilever test method and the machine test method.
1.3 Provision is also made for extracting small clear specimens from the butt section and determining static bending and compression parallel to grain strength values in accordance with Test Methods D143.
1.4 The procedures specified in these test methods apply to tests of either treated or untreated material.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. SI values are given in parentheses and are provided for information only.
1.6 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.
1.7 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
Standards Content (Sample)
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.
Designation: D1036 − 99 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Methods of
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Static Tests of Wood Poles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1036; 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
One of the important factors involved in the design and economical use of poles for the support of
aerialcommunicationandpowerlinesisthevalueofthemaximumfiberstressforthedifferentspecies
of timber used for poles. In order to gain information on this characteristic, mechanical tests on pole
size specimens have been made by numerous investigators. These tests have been made in various
manners, such as the use of a testing machine, holding the pole butt horizontally in a crib and applying
the load at the tip, setting poles in the earth and applying the load at the tip, and so forth. The amount
of seasoning the test poles have received and the type of preservative treatment applied to the poles
are additional variables. The result is that it is difficult, if not impossible, to obtain sufficient
information pertaining to the various tests to permit accurate comparisons.
It is the purpose of these test methods to cover testing procedures in sufficient detail so that the
results of tests made in accordance with the test methods defined will be comparable. It is, of course,
not intended that using other test methods that may be better adapted to a particular investigation
should be discouraged. However, experience gained from tests of several hundred poles has indicated
the test methods specified are entirely practicable.
The data forms presented have been found to be convenient for recording the test data and for
making the calculations necessary for the proper analysis of the test results.
1. Scope 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 These test methods cover determination of the bending
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
strength and stiffness of wood poles. Knowledge of these
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
properties is used in providing for reliable and economical
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
design with poles of different species, size, or grade.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.2 Two test methods are included: the cantilever test
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
method and the machine test method.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.3 Provision is also made for extracting small clear speci-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mens from the butt section and determining static bending and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
compression parallel to grain strength values in accordance
with Test Methods D143.
2. Referenced Documents
1.4 The procedures specified in these test methods apply to 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tests of either treated or untreated material.
D143 Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded D198 Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural
as the standard. SI values are given in parentheses and are Sizes
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provided for information only. 2.2 ANSI Standard:
O5.1 Specifications and Dimensions for Wood Poles
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D07 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Wood and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.04 on Pole and Pile contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Products. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017. Published October 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1949. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D1036 – 99 (2012). Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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3. Summary of Test Method
FIELD NOTES
Project No.
3.1 Major Tests:
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3.1.1 In the cantilever test method, the pole i
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