Stress Grading of Timber Joists system allows pressure to be applied simultaneously from one pump. Point loading is applied using the Dual hydraulic ram system.
A set of three dial gauges is required to measure the curvature of the beam in the central region of constant bending moment. Stress Grading of Timber Joists comprises a technical manual, which contains details of the selection of a timber beam and setting up for a four point loading test.
Experimental Capabilities:
Effect of moisture content.
Study of commercial grading of timber for structural design and construction.
