SIST EN 310:1996
(Main)Wood-based panels - Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength
Wood-based panels - Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength
This European Standard specifies a method of determining the apparent modulus of elasticity in flatwise bending and bending strength of wood-based panels of nominal thickness equal to or greater than 3 mm. Note: Structural design values shall be determined according to methods according to EN (124.102).
Holzwerkstoffe - Bestimmung des Biege-Elastizitätsmoduls und der Biegefestigkeit
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des scheinbaren Flachbiege-Elastizitätsmoduls und der Biegefestigkeit von Holzwerkstoffen mit einer Nenndicke von 3 mm oder grösser fest. Anmerkung: Werte für Konstruktionßwecke sind nach EN (124.102) zu ermitteln.
Panneaux a base de bois - Détermination du module d'élasticité en flexion et de la résistance a la flexion
La présente norme européenne prescrit une méthode de détermination du module d'élasticité apparente en flexion axiale et de la résistance à la flexion des panneaux à base de bois ayant une épaisseur nominale égale ou supérieure à 3 mm. Note: Les valeurs nécessaires à l'utilisation en structure doivent être calculés selon EN (124.102).
Lesne plošče - Ugotavljanje upogibne trdnosti in modula elastičnosti
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 29-Feb-1996
- Technical Committee
- LLZ - Les, lesni izdelki in zaščita lesa
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-1996
- Due Date
- 01-Mar-1996
- Completion Date
- 01-Mar-1996
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 310:1993 (adopted nationally as SIST EN 310:1996) is a CEN European standard that specifies a standardized method for determining the apparent modulus of elasticity in bending and the bending strength of wood‑based panels. The standard applies to panels of nominal thickness equal to or greater than 3 mm and defines test principles for flatwise bending. Note: structural design values should be determined according to the methods referenced in EN (124.102).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Test method for wood‑based panels (plywood, particleboard, MDF, OSB and similar) with nominal thickness ≥ 3 mm.
- Measured properties:
- Apparent modulus of elasticity in bending (flatwise) - a key stiffness parameter.
- Bending strength - the maximum bending load-carrying capacity of the panel.
- Test method standardization: Defines how to perform reproducible bending tests so results are comparable across laboratories and manufacturers.
- Reporting: Results are reported to allow material comparison and use in quality control and specifications.
- Multilingual adoption: The standard is published in multiple CEN languages and has national adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 310:1996).
(EN 310 does not itself set structural design values; follow the referenced EN methods for design information.)
Applications
- Quality control and production testing: Manufacturers use EN 310 to verify stiffness and strength of panel batches during production.
- Product specification and comparison: Buyers and specifiers compare materials (e.g., plywood vs. particleboard) using standardized bending properties.
- Material selection for design: Engineers and architects use modulus of elasticity and bending strength data from EN 310 tests to select appropriate wood‑based panels for floors, roofs, walls, furniture and other load-bearing or stiffened elements.
- R&D and product development: Material developers use EN 310 to quantify the effects of adhesives, layups, and treatments on bending performance.
- Certification and compliance: Test laboratories and certification bodies apply EN 310 when issuing performance declarations or conformity reports.
Who uses this standard
- Test laboratories and inspection bodies
- Wood‑based panel manufacturers and suppliers
- Structural engineers, architects and specifiers
- Product R&D teams and quality assurance personnel
- Certification authorities and regulatory agencies
Related standards
- EN (124.102) - referenced in EN 310 for determining structural design values (see the standard note for exact reference and application).
Keywords: EN 310, wood-based panels, modulus of elasticity in bending, bending strength, flatwise bending, CEN, panel testing, plywood, MDF, particleboard, quality control.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 310:1996 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Wood-based panels - Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method of determining the apparent modulus of elasticity in flatwise bending and bending strength of wood-based panels of nominal thickness equal to or greater than 3 mm. Note: Structural design values shall be determined according to methods according to EN (124.102).
This European Standard specifies a method of determining the apparent modulus of elasticity in flatwise bending and bending strength of wood-based panels of nominal thickness equal to or greater than 3 mm. Note: Structural design values shall be determined according to methods according to EN (124.102).
SIST EN 310:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.060.01 - Wood-based panels in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 310:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/87/10. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VWLHolzwerkstoffe - Bestimmung des Biege-Elastizitätsmoduls und der BiegefestigkeitPanneaux a base de bois - Détermination du module d'élasticité en flexion et de la résistance a la flexionWood-based panels - Determination of modulus of elasticity in ben
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