ISO 10033-1:2011/Amd 1:2024

Overview

ISO 10033-1:2011/Amd 1:2024 is the latest amendment to the international standard focused on Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) bonding quality, specifically detailing test methods to assess adhesive bonds in LVL products. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this amendment updates Part 1 of the original 2011 edition, enhancing clarity and applicability of test procedures used for bonding quality evaluation. The revision primarily addresses the title and scope of Annex A to better reflect its use in production control.

Key Topics

• Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL): An engineered wood product made by bonding thin wood veneers with adhesives under heat and pressure. LVL is widely used for structural applications due to its strength and reliability.
• Bonding Quality: Critical for ensuring structural integrity and performance of LVL. Testing bonding quality helps manufacturers guarantee durability and compliance with quality requirements.
• Test Methods: The amendment clarifies the procedures for shear testing, facilitating consistent and reliable evaluation of bond strength in LVL.
• Annex A Revision: The phrase “internal” was removed, updating Annex A’s title to:
  “Bond testing and evaluation using the shear testing procedures (suitable for production control)”
  This highlights the practical use of shear testing methods during manufacturing for quality assurance.

Applications

ISO 10033-1:2011/Amd 1:2024 applies primarily to:

• Manufacturers of LVL: Use these test methods to monitor and control adhesive bonding quality during production, ensuring product reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Facilitates standardized procedures for evaluating LVL bonds, supporting repeatability and comparability of test results.
• Product Certification Bodies: Provides a basis for certification tests related to LVL bonding quality, supporting market acceptance and consumer confidence.
• Construction Industry: Benefiting indirectly through improved quality and safety of LVL components used in beams, panels, and load-bearing structural elements.
• Research and Development: Assists in developing new adhesive formulations and bonding processes by offering validated test procedures for performance assessment.

Related Standards

For comprehensive understanding and broader technical context, the following related ISO standards and documents are relevant:

• ISO 12460 Series: Covering various wood-based panels and bonding quality assessments, providing complementary methods and guidelines.
• ISO/IEC Directives: Important for understanding document preparation and maintenance processes ensuring consistency in international standards.
• ISO TC 89 - Wood Based Panels: The technical committee responsible for developing this standard, also involved in related plywood and LVL standards.
• Other LVL Product Standards: Such as those specifying physical and mechanical properties of LVL, which work alongside bonding quality standards to ensure overall product performance.

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