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I.S. 241-2:1988

Superseded

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PRESSED PARTICLE BOARDS - PART 2: METHODS OF TEST

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

27-09-2016

Superseded by

I.S. EN 312:2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1988

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Declaration
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Selection of samples and test pieces and identification
   of direction of boards
4 Accuracy of dimensions of boards
5 Preparation and conditioning of test pieces
6 Determination of dimensions of test pieces
7 Moisture content
8 Density
9 Yodulus of elasticity and bending strength
10 Creep and permanent set
11 Impact strength
12 Tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the board
13 Surface soundness
14 Resistance to axial withdrawal of wood screws
15 Resistance to shear in the plane of the board
16 Indentation (Janka Test)
17 Compression perpendicular to the plane of the board
18 Compression strength parallel to the plane of the board
19 Water absorption
20 Swelling in water
21 Mass and dimensional changes caused by moisture changes
22 Dishing under differential humidity conditions
23 Thermal conductivity
24 Fire tests
25 Methods of determining surface texture
26 Determination of grit content
27 Determination of total extractable formaldehyde
Appendices
A Reference standards
Acknowledgement

Specifies methods of test for boards manufactured essentially from particles of wood or other lingo-cellulosic fibrous material with or without the addition of adhesive.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
50
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

I.S. 241-1:1988 PRESSED PARTICLE BOARDS - PART 1: WOOD PARTICLE BOARDS

ISO 820:1975 Particle boards Definition and classification
BS 1494-2:1967 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Sundry fixings
ISO 821:1975 Particle boards Determination of dimensions of test pieces
BS 5669:1979 Specification for wood chipboard and methods of test for particle board
ISO 823:1975 Particle boards Determination of moisture content
ISO 822:1975 Particle boards Determination of density
I.S. 241-1:1988 PRESSED PARTICLE BOARDS - PART 1: WOOD PARTICLE BOARDS
ISO 3340:1976 Fibre building boards — Determination of sand content

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