ÖNORM EN 1380

This standard specifies test methods for determining the strength and deformation characteristics of laterally loaded nailed joints in load-bearing timber structures. The methods assess joints with members of timber (solid timber or glued laminated timber) or wood- based products or metal plates (but not punched metal plate fasteners) in the combination proposed for use in service using all types of nails. The methods are used to determine load-slip characteristics and maximum load of joints where various angles between the applied force and the timber grain direction, or the main direction of the wood-based products, respectively, are possible. The methods can be used with joints made with other dowel type fasteners. In this event certain details of the test may need to be changed. Note: The dowel type fasteners considered are screws, bolts and dowels. For these types of fasteners tests using other load grain angles than specified in this EN may be necessary.