BS EN 302-8 is the eighth part of an international standard used for adhesives for load bearing timber structures that specifies the static loads test methods.
BS EN 302-8 specifies a method of determining the ability of adhesive bonds to resist static load. It is applicable to adhesives used in load-bearing timber structures.
BS EN 302-8 is suitable for the following applications:
This method is intended primarily to obtain performance data for the classification of adhesives for load bearing timber structures according to their suitability for use in defined climatic environments.
Note: This method is not intended to provide data for structural design, and does not necessarily represent the performance of the bonded member in service.
BS EN 302-8 on Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures is useful for:
BS EN 3028 specifies the static load test method and test procedures for adhesives used in load-bearing timber structures. The static load test method helps in compressing the sheer load under different climatic conditions. This increases the life of the adhesive and ensures timber structures remain unaffected with exposure to different climatic conditions.
With the help of BS EN 3028, you can manufacture a better-quality timber structure by using good quality adhesives.
BS EN 302-8:2017 supersedes BS EN 15416-2:2007. BS EN 302-8:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 15416-2:2007. These include:
EN 302-8:2017