Technically equivalent to ISO 3131-1975, it covers density at the moisture content at the time of test (nominal density), oven dry density and conventional density (basic density). A method is given for calculating the nominal density adjusted to 12% moisture content.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee TM-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 May 2016.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 5 July 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-012:Australian and New Zealand Timber Preservative Manufacturers AssociationAustralian Forest Products AssociationAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines AuthorityAustralian Timber Flooring AssociationAustralian Timber Importers FederationBuilding Research Association of New ZealandDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QLD)Engineered Wood Products Association of AustralasiaForest and Wood Products AustraliaForestry Corporation of NSWGlued Laminated Timber Association of AustraliaMaster Builders AustraliaNATSPECNew Zealand Timber Industry FederationNew Zealand Timber Preservation CouncilNew Zealand Wood Processors AssociationResponsible Care New ZealandScionTasmanian Timber Promotion BoardTimber Preservers Association of Australia

Reconfirmed 07/10/2016.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand.

DR 98606-98607 CP

AS 1080.3-1981

DR 98606 CP

ISO 3131:1975 - Modified