What is BS EN 1381 - Timber structures - test methods for load bearing stapled joints about?
BS EN 1381 focuses on test methods for load-bearing stapled joints of timber structures.
BS EN 1381 specifies test methods for determining the strength and deformation characteristics of stapled joints in load-bearing timber structures. The methods assess joints with members of timber (solid timber and glued laminated timber) or wood-based products in the combination proposed for use in service and using all types of staples up to 3 mm diameter for circular cross-section staples or 4 mm x 2 mm for rectangular or oval cross-section staples.
Who is BS EN 1381 - Timber structures - test methods for load bearing stapled joints for?
BS EN 1381 on load-bearing stapled joints of timber structures is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of wood-based products
- Sculptors of timber structures 
- Carpenter  
- Constructors of wooden houses 
- Civil engineers
- Architects 
- Real estate developers
- Testing laboratories of load-bearing stapled joints of timber structures
Why should you use BS EN 1381 - Timber structures - test methods for load bearing stapled joints?
A staple is a double-bent, u-shaped piece of round, square, rectangular or oval wire with pointed
BS EN 1381 guides you with materials of timber and timber-based products and test methods for testing the load-bearing stapled joints of timber structures the method will help you to determine load-slip characteristics and maximum load of joints with laterally loaded staples where various angles between the applied force and the timber grain direction or the main the direction of the wood-based products, respectively, are possible.
You can use BS EN 1381 for checking moisture content and density of the timber or wood-based products.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1381:2016 supersedes BS EN 1381:1999 which is withdrawn.
Compared to EN 1381:1999, the following changes have been made:
- Replacement of EN 28970 by EN ISO 8970
- Improvement to figures and definitions
