Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) Testing and Grading Specifications

Key Testing Parameters

• 1. Full-Scale Component Testing

  • - Specialized 80-meter testing platform
  • - Designed for large glulam components
  • - Accommodates various component sizes and configurations
  • - Enables comprehensive structural evaluation

• 2. Concentrated Load Testing

  • - Critical indicator of structural performance
  • - Measures load-bearing capacity at specific points
  • - Conducted according to EN 408 and ASTM D3737 standards

• 3. Uniformly Distributed Line Load Testing

  • - Evaluates overall structural load-bearing performance
  • - Measures deformation characteristics under uniform load
  • - Complements concentrated load testing for comprehensive evaluation

• 4. Lam stock Grading

  • - Visual assessment by certified technicians
  • - Mechanical testing using advanced equipment
  • - Combined approach ensures optimal material selection

Material Specifications

• - Base Materials: Multiple wood species available

• - Strength Properties:

  • - Meets EN 14080 and ANSI/AITC A190.1 standards
  • - Verified through comprehensive testing protocols
  • - Quality Assurance: Continuous monitoring throughout production

Production and Testing Process

• 1. Combined visual and mechanical grading
• 2. Optimized lam stock arrangement
• 3. Precision gluing and pressing
• 4. Final quality inspection
• 5. Comprehensive load testing (both concentrated and uniformly distributed)
• 6. Full-scale testing on 80-meter platform