ASTM D9

1.1 This terminology covers a repository of definitions essential for the business of Committee D07.

1.2 The following criteria shall be followed by Subcommittee D07.91 in selecting terms and associated definitions for inclusion in this terminology.

1.2.1 Terms and associated definitions shall be selected if they are in general use in the conduct of the standards over which D07 has jurisdiction.

1.2.2 Terms and associated definitions in general industrial or technical use that are not unique to wood or wood-based products are not included.

1.2.3 Terms and associated definitions that are unique to a single D07 standard and defined therein or generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources may not be included in this terminology.

1.3 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D07 is responsible, it is included in this terminology only when judged an essential term by Subcommittee D07.91.

1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes.

1.5 Terms and definitions shall be reviewed every 5 years; the year of last review is appended.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
C274 Terminology of Structural Sandwich Constructions
D1038 Terminology Relating to Veneer and Plywood
D1165 Nomenclature of Commercial Hardwoods and Softwoods
D143 Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
D1554 Terminology Relating to Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
D2016 Test for Moisture Content of Wood
D245 Practice for Establishing Structural Grades and Related Allowable Properties for Visually Graded Lumber
D2555 Practice for Establishing Clear Wood Strength Values
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
F547 Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials

Index Terms

Grain (wood); Growth rings; Timber; Trees; Wood products; Defects--wood products; Terminology--building materials/applications

Citing ASTM Standards

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