IS 8242 : 1976 Methods of tests for split bamboos

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes the methods of tests for splitbamboos for evaluating the following physical and mechanicalproperties:

a) Physical Properties

1) Moisture content

2) Specific gravity

b) Mechanical Properties

1) Static bending

2) Compression parallel to grain

2 References

IS 2 :1960 Rules for rounding offnumerical values

IS 707 : 1976Glossary of terms applicable to timber technologyutilization

IS 6874 : 1973Methods of tests for round bamboos