IS 2179 : 1979 Specification for converted timber for lorry bodies

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the specification for converted timberin the form of planks and scantlings for lorry bodies and includesa list of species of timber suitable for manufacturing the same.

2 References

IS 2 :1960 Rules for rounding offnumerical values

IS 287 : 1973Recommendations for maximum permissible moisture contentfor timber used for different purposes

IS 401 : 1967Code of practice for preservation of timber

IS 707 : 1976Glossary of terms applicable to timber technology andutilization

IS 1141 : 1973 Codeof practice for seasoning of timber