EN 386:2001

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Timber
  5.3 Adhesives
  5.4 End joints in laminations
  5.5 Glue line integrity and strength
6 Manufacturing requirements
  6.1 Production conditions
  6.2 Timber
  6.3 Adhesives
  6.4 Manufacture
7 Quality Control
  7.1 Factory production control
  7.2 Organization of factory production control
  7.3 Documentation of the quality control system
  7.4 Inspection and testing

This standard specifies requirements for the components of glued laminated timber structures members and minimum requirements for the production of such members for structural use.This standard is applicable to products with a finished lamination thickness of not more than 45 mm.Although most glued laminated timber is made from coniferous species this standard also applies to broad leaved species if information is available to enable them to be satisfactorily bonded.