BS EN 383:2007

What is BS EN 383 - Embedment strength of dowel type fasteners about?

BS EN 383 is one of the European standards that discuss test methods for timber structures. BS EN 383 specifies laboratory methods to determine the embedding strength and foundation values of solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood-based sheet products with dowel type fasteners.

Who is BS EN 383 - Embedment strength of dowel type fasteners for?

BS EN 383 on determining the embedment strength and foundation values for dowel type fasteners is useful for:

• Architects
• Civil engineers
• Real estate developers
• Carpenters

Why should you use BS EN 383 - Embedment strength of dowel type fasteners?

A dowel type fastener is a fastener commonly used in woodworking because it provides the strongest joints and provides a neat finish as compared to nails and screws.

BS EN 383 enables you to perform the test method to determine the embedding strength for wood-based sheet products with dowel type fasteners, by providing you with all the necessary apparatus requirements. BS EN 383 also guides you to carry out the test method by providing you with a step-by-step procedure for the test method. BS EN 383 provides you with formulas to ensure that you calculate the test results accurately.

Overall, the test method described in BS EN 383 helps you to determine the embedding strength of dowel type fasteners.  This helps you to identify its load-bearing capacities.