The lap joint exposure test simulates the use of wood and wood based materials in exterior construction that may be exposed to the weather, but does not contact the ground. Some examples include ...

As municipalities and private operators modernize aging facilities across North America, the materials used in interior applications are being evaluated not only for durability and cost, but also for ...

Wood is already a pretty fantastic material, and it's hard to imagine mankind getting to the point we are today without it, but it has some pretty serious drawbacks depending on the application. Its ...

Wood has great potential as a building material, because it is strong and lightweight, environmentally friendly and can be used in prefabricated buildings. However, only changes in building codes will ...

Materials testing is a respected and established technique that is used to ascertain both the physical and mechanical properties of raw materials and components. It can be used to examine almost ...

A Standard Test Method is a conclusive procedure that yields a test result. So as to achieve accurate and relevant test results, a standard test method is definite, unambiguous, and experimentally ...