What is BS EN 15416-1 – Adhesives used for load bearing timber structures about ?
BS EN 15416-1 is the first part of an international standard used for adhesives used for load bearing timber structures.
BS EN 15416-1 specifies a method of determining the ability of adhesive bonds to resist long-term sustained load applied vertically to the glue lines. BS EN 15416-1 is applicable to adhesives used in load-bearing timber structures.
Note 1: BS EN 15416-1 is suitable for the following applications:
- For assessing the compliance of adhesives according to EN 15425 and EN 1625
- For assessing the suitability and quality of adhesives for load-bearing timber structures
- For assessing the effect on the bond strength resulting from long-term sustained load at cyclic climate conditions
Note 2: This method is not intended to provide data for structural design and does not necessarily represent the performance of the bonded member in service.
Who is BS EN 15416-1 – Adhesives used for load bearing timber structures for ?
BS EN 15416-1 on adhesives for load bearing timber structures is useful for:
- Manufacturing furniture
- Making wooden sculpture
- Building wooden houses
- Civil engineers
Why should you use BS EN 15416-1 – Adhesives used for load bearing timber structures ?
Adhesives are also known as glue or cement. These adhesives are non-metallic substances applied to one or both surfaces of two separate items that binds them together and resist their separation.
By using BS EN 15416-1 you will be able to sustain long term load applied vertically to the glue lines. This load is applied in cyclic climatic conditions. This helps in ensuring the sustainability of the adhesives in different climatic conditions. With the help of BS EN 15416-1, you can protect the load samples with a light penetrable covering i.e., glasshouse.
