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ASTM International - ASTM D2395-17

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials

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Organization: ASTM International
Publication Date: 15 October 2017
Status: inactive
Page Count: 13
ICS Code (Wood, sawlogs and sawn timber): 79.040
ICS Code (Wood-based panels in general): 79.060.01
significance And Use:

5.1 Density and specific gravity are cornerstone terms that help define many useful properties of wood and wood-based materials. These terms designate concepts that have distinct definitions... View More

scope:

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the density and specific gravity (relative density) of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and moisture content conditions. The test method title is indicative of the procedures used or the specific area of use.

  Section
Test Method A-Volume by Measurement 8
Test Method B-Volume by Water Immersion 9
Test Method C-Flotation Tube 10
Test Method D-Forstner Bit 11
Test Method E-Increment Core 12
Test Method F-Chips 13
Test Method G-Full-Size Members 14

1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Document History

August 1, 2022
Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the density and specific gravity (relative density) of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of...
ASTM D2395-17
October 15, 2017
Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the density and specific gravity (relative density) of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of...
May 1, 2014
Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
5.1 Density and specific gravity are cornerstone terms that help define many useful properties of wood and wood-based products. These terms designate concepts that have distinct definitions though...
May 1, 2014
Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
5.1 Density and specific gravity are cornerstone terms that help define many useful properties of wood and wood-based products. These terms designate concepts that have distinct definitions though...
July 1, 2007
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
The specific gravity of wood gives an excellent measure of the amount of wood substance present in a sample. Thus, it may serve as a valuable indicator of the amount of wood pulp that could be...
July 1, 2007
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and...
April 1, 2007
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and...
October 1, 2006
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and...
April 10, 2002
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and...
April 10, 2002
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the specific gravity of wood and wood-based materials to generally desired degrees of accuracy and for specimens of different sizes, shapes, and...
January 1, 1997
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
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