ISO 18776:2008

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) — Specifications

ISO 18776:2008 specifies the requirements for Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) for general purposes and structural applications, in dry, tropical-dry/humid or high humidity/exterior conditions. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a general description for an assembly of veneers laminated with an adhesive, in which the grain direction of the outer veneers and most other veneers is in the longitudinal direction. ISO 18776:2008 specifies requirements for the quality of veneers, bond durability, tolerances on dimensions, and structural characterization.

Lamibois (LVL) — Spécifications

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Jan-2008
• ICS: 79.060.99 - Other wood-based panels
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 89/SC 3 - Plywood
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 89/SC 3 - Plywood
• Current Stage: 9060 - Close of review
• Start Date: 04-Jun-2029

Relations

• Amended By: ISO 18776:2008/Amd 1:2013 - Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) — Specifications — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 13-Oct-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18776
First edition
2008-02-01

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) —
Specifications
Lamibois (LVL) — Spécifications




Reference number
ISO 18776:2008(E)
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ISO 2008

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ISO 18776:2008(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Conformance. 1
2.1 Quality system requirements . 1
2.2 Manufacturing specifications . 1
3 Normative references . 2
4 Terms and definitions. 2
5 Materials . 3
5.1 Veneer . 3
5.1.1 General. 3
5.1.2 Species . 3
5.1.3 Thickness . 3
5.1.4 Quality. 3
5.1.5 Jointing . 4
5.2 Adhesives . 4
6 Bonding quality. 4
7 Lay-up (arrangement of veneers). 4
8 Dimensions, shape and tolerances. 4
8.1 Dimensions. 4
8.2 Shape . 5
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