ASTM D2559

This specification covers adhesives suitable for the bonding of wood, including treated wood, into structural laminated wood products for general construction, for marine use, or for other uses where a high-strength, waterproof adhesive bond is required. The requirements of the adhesive are based on the performance of the adhesive in laminated wood as measured by the following test methods: resistance to shear by compression loading; resistance to delamination during accelerated exposure to wetting and drying; and resistance to deformation under static load. The wood shall be prepared by ambient curing and hot press curing.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers adhesives suitable for the bonding of wood, including treated wood, into structural laminated wood products for general construction, for marine use, or for other uses where a high-strength, waterproof adhesive bond is required.

1.2 The requirements of the adhesive are based on the performance of the adhesive in laminated wood as measured by:

1.2.1 Resistance to shear by compression loading,

1.2.2 Resistance to delamination during accelerated exposure to wetting and drying, and

1.2.3 Resistance to deformation under static load.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

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.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
D1165 Nomenclature of Domestic Hardwoods and Softwoods
D143 Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
D1583 Test Method for Hydrogen Ion Concentration of Dry Adhesive Films
D2555 Test Methods for Establishing Clear Wood Strength Values
D3535 Test Method for Resistance to Deformation Under Static Loading for Structural Wood Laminating Adhesives Used Under Exterior (Wet Use) Exposure Conditions
D4300 Test Methods for Ability of Adhesive Films to Support or Resist the Growth of Fungi
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
D5266 Practice for Estimating the Percentage of Wood Failure in Adhesive Bonded Joints
D9 Terminology Relating to Wood
D905 Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
E41 Terminology Relating to Conditioning
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

Index Terms

adhesive; delamination; glulam; laminated wood; shear strength; structural-glued-laminated timber; ICS Number Code 79.060.10 (Plywood)

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