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THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

BRE has played a leading role in the development and implementation of methods for the grading of structural timber by visual and mechanical means. This Digest reviews current developments and presents new information in the grading of structural timbers in accordance with BS5268:Part 2. It also presents the grade stresses for sweet chestnut, for larger-section Douglas fir and for Trussed Rafter grades TR26/TR20, together with a review of the density values for British grown Sitka spruce. The information is published in this particular form to support the consultation process which will lead to the revision of BS 5268:Part 2, and to make it available for application in the design of timber structures. 6 pages.

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Author

BRE

Date

01-Jan-2000

ISBN

1-86081-378-X

Subject/keywords

Digest 445, DG445

Publisher

BRE Electronic Publications

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