AS 2082-1979

Specifies grade requirements for structural grades Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4 for all hardwood, indigenous and exotic, graded for adequacy of strength. Derived from these grades are stud grades and lintel grades, and appearance grades which have additional limitations on the visual blemishes allowed in structural members exposed to view. Appendices cover strength group and stress grade and durability classifications, and measurement of defects.

This standard sets out requirements for seasoned or unseasoned, sawn, dressed or sized hardwood which is intended for structural purposes and which is stress graded by visual means.NOTE: The coverage by this standard of all hardwood species does not imply their availability, or the availability of every grade in any species or species group, or the availability of seasoned material in any particular species. Most structural hardwoods are sold unseasoned but appreciable quantities of seasoned material in some species are available in some areas.

Under Revision see DR 97184