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3、damage whatsoever than may result from the use of this material or the information contain therein, irrespective of the cause and quantum thereof. ISBN 978-0-626-20629-1 SANS 5983:2008Edition 3SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Preparation of test specimens for moisture content determination in timber
4、and timber products Published by Standards South Africa 1 dr lategan road groenkloof private bag x191 pretoria 0001 tel: 012 428 7911 fax: 012 344 1568 international code + 27 12 www.stansa.co.za Standards South Africa SANS 5983:2008 Edition 3 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope Foreword This Sou
5、th African standard was approved by National Committee StanSA SC 5110.08A, Sawn timber and semi-manufactured timber products Structural timber, in accordance with procedures of Standards South Africa, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement. This document was published in April 2008. Thi
6、s document supersedes SABS SM 983:2000 (edition 2.1). SANS 5983:2008 Edition 3 1 Preparation of test specimens for moisture content determination in timber and timber products 1 Scope This standard specifies a method for the preparation of test specimens for moisture content determination in timber
7、and timber products. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. Infor
8、mation on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from Standards South Africa. EN 322, Wood-based panels Determination of moisture content. SANS 6011 (SABS SM 1011), Cutting and marking of test specimens of particle boards. SANS 6173, Fibreboard Preparation of test speci
9、mens. 3 Apparatus 3.1 Sharp auger, of diameter 12,5 mm to 15 mm. 3.2 Tared airtight weighing bottle. 3.3 Stopper. 4 Procedure 4.1 Drilled specimens 4.1.1 General From each piece of the types in 4.1.2 to 4.1.5 (inclusive) take the drillings using a sharp auger (see 3.1), taking care to clear each hol
10、e of all drillings. In order to prevent loss of moisture, immediately place each drilled specimen in a tared airtight weighing bottle (see 3.2) and stopper (see 3.3) the bottle. SANS 5983:2008 Edition 3 2 4.1.2 Round poles of midlength diameter exceeding 125 mm Take the drillings from two holes of d
11、epth not deeper than the centre of the pole, and not exceeding 70 mm 5 mm, preferably one each on opposite sides of the pole, and approximately 150 mm away from and on either side of the midlength point, or, when relevant, in accordance with the relevant product standard. 4.1.3 Round poles of midlen
12、gth diameter 125 mm or less, half-round poles and droppers Take the drillings from one hole at approximately midlength and drilled face to face through the centre of the pole or half-round, as relevant. 4.1.4 Sawn or laminated timber of thickness exceeding 76 mm Take the drillings from two holes of
13、depth approximately 75 mm, the first on one edge of the piece and one-third of its length from the adjacent end of the piece and one-third of its thickness from the face-side, and the second on the other edge and positioned similarly from the other end and the back of the piece. 4.1.5 Sawn or lamina
14、ted sleepers for rails Take the drillings from one hole of depth approximately 75 mm, in the centre of an edge, approximately 150 mm away from the midlength point. 4.2 Cut and other specimens 4.2.1 Mosaic flooring From each panel take one defect-free fillet and place it in an airtight container. 4.2
15、2 Other specimens 4.2.2.1 General From each piece of the types in 4.2.2.2 to 4.2.2.6 (inclusive) cut a specimen that embodies the full cross section of the piece, and immediately place the specimen in an airtight container. 4.2.2.2 Other sawn or laminated timber and round and half-round sticks Take
16、 a full cross-section of the piece, of length at least 20 mm (measured in the direction of the grain of the wood), from a position that is free from knots and resin infiltration, and at least 300 mm from the adjacent end of the piece, but for pieces of length less than 600 mm, at approximately midle
17、ngth. 4.2.2.3 Shelving, flooring, ceiling, panelling and other moulded boards or strips, and flooring blocks Take a full cross-section as described in 4.2.2.2. 4.2.2.4 Particle board Use the method given in EN 322. SANS 5983:2008 Edition 3 3 4.2.2.5 Plywood and composite board Use SANS 6011. 4.2.2.6 Fibreboard Use SANS 6173. Standards South Africa
