A to Z index - all terms and descriptions


( | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | V | W |
Term Short Description
(SD8) SD1 (strongest) to SD8 (weakest) for seasoned / dry timber determined using provisional assessments based on density and/or limited mechnical test data
(SL) Considered susceptible to lyctine attack >Read more
1 Above-ground life expectancy >40 years >Read more
1 In-ground life expectancy >25 years >Read more
15 Target design life of 15 years >Read more
2 Above-ground life expectancy 15 to 40 years >Read more
2 In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years >Read more
3 Above-ground life expectancy 7 to 15 years >Read more
3 In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years >Read more
4 Above-ground life expectancy 0 to 7 years >Read more
4 In-ground life expectancy 0 to 5 years >Read more
5 Target design life of 5 years >Read more
50 Target design life of 50 years >Read more
88 This timber is non-structural; it does not have a joint group classification. >Read more
9 This timber is non-structural; it does not have a strength group classification.
99 99 means the timber is non-structural and so is not assigned to a strength group.
A Decay hazard zone A; least potential for decay. >Read more
A1 High shrinkage >Read more
A2 Variable density, hardness and strength, depending on origin or species >Read more
A3 Gum veins common >Read more