What is BS EN 1533– Determination of bending strength of wood flooring about?
BS EN 1533 discusses wood flooring. The aim of the BS EN 1533 is to provide manufacturers with a method to determine the bending strength of the wood flooring that help minimize any risk that occurs.
BS EN 1533 specifies methods of determining the bending strength of wood flooring under static load: a method with a static line load and a method with a static point load. The methods apply to wood flooring installed on a non-continuous support and thus assuming static loadbearing conditions.
Who is BS EN 1533 - Determination of bending strength of wood flooring for?
BS EN 1533 on wood flooring is useful for:
- Wood flooring manufacturers
- Wood flooring suppliers
- Quality control department
- Architectures
- Builders
- Engineers
Why should you use BS EN 1533 - Determination of bending strength of wood flooring?
Wood flooring is any product manufactured from timber that is designed for use as flooring, either structural or aesthetic. Wooden flooring is extremely durable and with the right kind of care, it can last a lifetime. The properties of wood that need to be considered in ensuring safe building structures.
BS EN 1533 provides a test method to check the bending strength (also known as the modulus of rupture) showing the load the wood can withstand perpendicular to the grain. This will help to check the durability of the flooring that can last longer and can prevent the waste of money and time in repair.