SIST EN 338:2016
(Main)Structural timber - Strength classes
Structural timber - Strength classes
This European Standard establishes a system of strength classes for general use in design codes.
It gives characteristic strength and stiffness properties and density values for each class to which EN 14081-1 refers.
This standard is applicable to all softwood and hardwood timber for structural use.
Bauholz für tragende Zwecke - Festigkeitsklassen
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein System von Festigkeitsklassen für den allgemeinen Gebrauch in Bemessungsnormen fest.
Sie gibt charakteristische Werte der Festigkeit, Steifigkeit und Rohdichte für jede Klasse an, auf die sich EN 14081 1 bezieht.
Diese Norm gilt für alle Nadel- und Laubhölzer für tragende Zwecke.
Bois de structure - Classes de résistance
La présente Norme européenne établit un système de classes de résistance d'utilisation générale pour les codes de calcul de structures.
Elle donne, pour chaque classe référencée dans l'EN 14081-1, les valeurs caractéristiques des propriétés de résistance et de rigidité, et les valeurs de masse volumique.
La présente norme s'applique à tous les bois résineux et feuillus à usage structurel.
Konstrukcijski les - Trdnostni razredi
Ta evropski standard določa sistem razredov trdnosti za splošno uporabo pri projektnih kodah.. Določa značilne lastnosti trdnosti in togosti ter vrednosti gostote za vsak razred, na katerega se sklicuje EN 14081-1. Ta standard se uporablja za vse mehke in trde vrste lesa za uporabo pri konstrukcijah.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 338:2016
01-junij-2016
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 338:2010
Konstrukcijski les - Trdnostni razredi
Structural timber - Strength classes
Bauholz für tragende Zwecke - Festigkeitsklassen
Bois de structure - Classes de résistance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 338:2016
ICS:
79.040 Les, hlodovina in žagan les Wood, sawlogs and sawn
timber
SIST EN 338:2016 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN 338:2016
EN 338
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 79.040 Supersedes EN 338:2009
English Version
Structural timber - Strength classes
Bois de structure - Classes de résistance Bauholz für tragende Zwecke - Festigkeitsklassen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 January 2016.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2016 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 338:2016 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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EN 338:2016 (E)
Content
Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 5
5 Classification of structural timber . 6
6 Allocation of a population to a strength class . 10
6.1 Grading . 10
6.1.1 Visual graded timber . 10
6.1.2 Machine graded timber . 10
6.2 Classification . 10
6.2.1 Characteristic values . 10
6.2.2 Allocation to a strength class . 10
Bibliography . 11
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EN 338:2016 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 338:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 124 “Timber structures”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by October 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 338:2009.
Compared to EN 338:2009, the following modifications have been made:
— new table of strength classes for softwood species based on tension tests;
— extension with new classes in the table of strength classes for hardwood species based on edgewise
bending tests;
— modification of some characteristic values for strength, stiffness and density;
— equations to determine the characteristic values of other strength properties from the grade
determining properties has been transferred to EN 384.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
A strength class system groups together grades, species and sources with similar strength properties thus
making them interchangeable. This then permits an engineer to specify a chosen strength class and use the
characteristic strength values of that class in design calculations.
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EN 338:2016 (E)
1 Scope
This European Standard establishes a system of strength classes for general use in design codes.
It gives characteristic strength and stiffness properties and density values for each class to which
EN 14081-1 refers.
This standard is applicable to all softwood and hardwood timber for structural use, within the scope of
EN 14081-1.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 384, Structural timber — Determination of characteristic values of mechanical properties and density
EN 14081 (all parts), Timber structures — Strength graded structural timber with rectangular cross section
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following term and definition apply.
3.1
population
timber of one species or species combination and one source for which the strength, stiffness and density
properties apply
4 Symbols and abbreviations
E
m,0,mean mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in bending parallel to grain (in
2
kN/mm );
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to grain (in
t,0,mean
2
kN/mm );
E 5-percentile characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in bending parallel to
m,0,k
2
grain (in kN/mm );
E 5-percentile characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to
t,0,k
2
grain (in kN/mm );
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in bending perpendicular to
m,90,mean
2
grain (in kN/mm );
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in tension perpendicular to
t,90,mean
2
grain (in kN/mm );
f 5-percentile characteristic value of compressive strength parallel to grain (in
c,0,k
2
N/mm );
f 5-percentile characteristic value of compressive strength perpendicular to grain
c,90,k
2
(in N/mm );
2
f 5-percentile characteristic value of bending strength (in N/mm );
m,k
2
f 5-percentile characteristic value of tensile strength parallel to grain (in N/mm );
t,0,k
f 5-percentile characteristic value of tensile strength perpendicular to grain (in
t,90,k
2
N/mm );
2
f 5-percentile characteristic value of shear strength (in N/mm );
v,k
5
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2
G mean characteristic value of shear modulus (in kN/mm );
mean
3
ρ 5-percentile characteristic value of density (in kg/m );
k
3
ρ mean characteristic value of density (in kg/m )
mean
5 Classification of structural timber
This standard provides for a number of strength classes, each designated by a number indicating the value of
2
the edgewise bending or tension strength in N/mm .
For softwood species based on edgewise bending tests, the characteristic values of strength, stiffness and
density for
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 338:2013
01-oktober-2013
Konstrukcijski les - Trdnostni razredi
Structural timber - Strength classes
Bauholz für tragende Zwecke - Festigkeitsklassen
Bois de structure - Classes de résistance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 338 rev
ICS:
79.040 Les, hlodovina in žagan les Wood, sawlogs and sawn
timber
oSIST prEN 338:2013 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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oSIST prEN 338:2013
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 338 rev
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2013
ICS 79.040 Will supersede EN 338:2009
English Version
Structural timber - Strength classes
Bois de structure - Classes de résistance Bauholz für tragende Zwecke - Festigkeitsklassen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 124.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 338 rev:2013: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Content
page
Foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 4
5 Classification of structural timber . 5
6 Allocation of a population to a strength class . 9
6.1 Grading . 9
6.1.1 Visually graded timber . 9
6.1.2 Machine graded timber . 9
6.2 Classification . 9
6.2.1 Characteristic values . 9
6.2.2 Allocation to a strength class . 9
Bibliography . 10
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oSIST prEN 338:2013
prEN 338:2013 (E)
Foreword
This document (prEN 338:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 124 “Timber structures”, the
secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 338:2009.
Compared to EN 338:2009, the following modifications have been made:
new table of strength classes for softwood species based on tension tests;
extension with new classes in the table of strength classes for hardwood species based on edgewise bending
tests;
modification of some characteristic values for strength, stiffness and density.
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oSIST prEN 338:2013
prEN 338:2013 (E)
Introduction
This European Standard has additional strength classes for structural timber mainly loaded in tension.
1 Scope
This European Standard establishes a system of strength classes for general use in design codes.
It gives characteristic strength and stiffness properties and density values for each class to which EN 14081-1
refers.
This standard is applicable to all softwood and hardwood timber for structural use.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable
for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 384, Structural timber – Determination of characteristic values of mechanical properties and density
EN 14081 (all parts), Timber structures – Strength graded structural timber with rectangular cross section
EN 14358, Timber structures — Calculation of characteristic 5-percentile values and acceptance criteria for a
sample
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
population
timber for which the characteristic values are relevant
Note 1 to entry: The population is defined by parameters such as species or combination of species, source and strength
grade.
4 Symbols and abbreviations
2
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in bending parallel to grain (in kN/mm );
m,0,mean
2
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to grain (in kN/mm );
t,0,mean
2
E 5-percentile characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in bending parallel to grain (in kN/mm );
m,0,k
2
E 5-percentile characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in tension parallel to grain (in kN/mm );
t,0,k
2
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in bending perpendicular to grain (in kN/mm );
m,90,mean
2
E mean characteristic value of modulus of elasticity in tension perpendicular to grain (in kN/mm );
t,90,mean
2
f characteristic value of compressive strength parallel to grain (in N/mm );
c,0,k
2
f characteristic value of compressive strength perpendicular to grain (in N/mm );
c,90,k
2
f characteristic value of bending strength (in N/mm );
m,k
2
f characteristic value of tensile strength parallel to grain (in N/mm );
t,0,k
2
f characteristic value of tensile strength perpendicular to grain (in N/mm );
t,90,k
4
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2
f characteristic value of shear strength (in N/mm );
v,k
2
G mean characteristic value of shear modulus (in kN/mm );
mean
3
ρ characteristic value of density (in kg/m );
k
3
ρ mean value of density (in kg/m )
mean
5 Classification of structural timber
This standard provides for a number of strength classes, each designated by a number indicating the value of the
edgewise bending or tension strength in N/mm².
For softwood species based on edgewise bending tests, the characteristic values of strength, sti
...
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