ASTM-D2899 Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Stresses for Round Timber Piles

ASTM-D2899 - 2012 R17 EDITION - CURRENT
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Scope

1.1 This practice contains procedures for establishing allowable stresses for round timber piles starting with clear wood strength properties.

1.2 Stresses established under this practice are applicable to piles conforming to the quality, straightness, spiral grain, knot, check, shake, and split provisions of Specification D25.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Significance and Use

4.1 This practice is intended for use by associations, technical societies and other groups that develop national design standards and use recommendations for round timber piles.

4.2 In using allowable stresses established under this practice, factors specific to each end use which may affect the performance of the pile system shall be considered. Such factors include the location of the critical section, the bearing capacity of the soil, the ability of the pile to withstand driving forces and conditions of service.

Keywords

design; piles; stresses; timber;; ICS Number Code 79.080 (Semi-manufactures of timber)

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79.080 (Semi-manufactures of timber Including parquet, wood paving, handles, etc.)

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Document Number

ASTM-D2899-12(2017)

Revision Level

2012 R17 EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

Oct. 15, 2017

Document Type

Practice

Page Count

6 pages

Committee Number

D07.04