Structural design based on strength-of-materials principles requires knowledge of the mechanical properties of the structural components, including adhesives. By nature of their use, the most important property of adhesive is shear strength.

Shear strength measured by this test method is suitable for use in adhesive development, manufacturing quality control, and in materials performance specifications, as well as structural design.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of comparative shear properties of gap-filling adhesives in wood-to-wood joints at specified thicknesses of bondline in the dry condition, when tested on standard specimens under specified conditions of preparation, conditioning, and loading in compression. This test method is intended as an evaluation of gap-filling adhesives such as those used to bond plywood to lumber, lumber to lumber, and other similar materials in building constructions.

1.2 This test method also may be used to determine shear properties of gap-filling adhesives in species of wood and in thicknesses of bondline other than those specified for the comparative tests of shear properties within this test method. All procedures specified herein are applicable, excepting requirements for wood species and specific gravity, and thicknesses of bondlines.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D143 Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber

D905 Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading

D1151 Practice for Effect of Moisture and Temperature on Adhesive Bonds

E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging

Keywords

adhesive; gap-filling; shear strength; Compression testing--adhesives; Loading tests--adhesives; Shear testing--adhesives; Adhesive bonds; Adhesive joints; Gap-filling adhesives; Wood products (adhesives);

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)

Citing ASTM Standards

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