Fasteners are crucial for building design, especially in extreme climate areas such as hurricane or earthquake zones. In any design, however, fastener strength can often determine the viability of a project. Whether you are concerned about bending strength, corrosion, resistance, or shear, we can provide the fastener testing necessary to address your concerns.
ICC-ES accredited laboratories conduct tests for various types of fastener products, including but not limited to:
- Mechanical testing in wood and plastic lumber
- Nails, staples, screws, lag bolts
- Bending strength and stiffness
- Fastener withdrawal resistance
- Fastener pull-through resistance
- Lateral resistance
- Sample prep and lumber conditioning
- Bolted and Timber connection joints
- Plate-type connector joints
- Joist hanger
We work to create tailored test plans that capture specialized requirements for innovative products, such as those found in the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria. Test plans help ensure your innovative product has a clear path through the certification process with agreement from all participants. Below is a list of standards or criteria that may be included in test plans for fastener products:
- ASTM D1761: Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
- ASTM E489: Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength Properties of Metal Connector Plates
- ASTM E767: Standard Test Method for Shear Strength Properties of Metal Connector Plates
- ASTM F1575: Standard Test Method for Determining Bending Yield Moment of Nails
- TPI 1: National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction
- CSA S347-14: Method of Test for Evaluation of Truss Plates Used in Lumber Joints
- ICC-ES AC13: Joist Hangers and Similar Devices
