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� <br /> �s�ri1'and: <br /> �:. <br /> Ashland Specialty Chemical Company <br /> Division of Ashland Inc. <br /> Specialty Polymers&Adhesives Division Address Reply: <br /> 802 Harmon Avenue <br /> Columbus,OH 43223 <br /> Tel: (614)232-8510 <br /> Fa�c:(614)232-8520 <br /> RESULTS: <br /> Durability Testing: <br /> ASTM 2559: This testing was completed on southern yellow pine lumber. Specific material and <br /> bonding parameters are in Table 1. As required,tests conducted were Resistance to Shear by <br /> Compression Loading, Resistance to Delamination During Accelerated Exposure, and Resistance to <br /> Deformation Under Static Loading. The test results are shown in Table 2. <br /> Table 1: Material and Bonding Parameters for Laminated Beam Specimens for ASTM 2559 <br /> Testing. <br /> Wood Species Southern Yellow Pine, Moisture content 11-12%, Specific Gravity <br /> 0.55-0.60 <br /> Mix Ratio 100 Parts Resin Emulsion to 15 Parts Crosslinker(by weight) <br /> Spread Rate 80-85 lbs/1000 ft2 <br /> Laminating Temperature 70-75°F <br /> Pressing Conditions 100 psi for 3 hours <br /> Conditioning Time 7 days minimum <br /> Table 2: Laminated Beam ASTM 2559 Test Results <br /> Assembly Times (min) Block Shear Cyclic Delamination <br /> (Open Time/Closed (%) <br /> Time) PSI Wood Failure% <br /> 0 1549 95 0.2 <br /> 0/60 1642 81 3.9 <br /> 15/45 1649 87 2.7 <br /> Required Levels 1310 75 5.0 Maximum <br /> Quality Plus: Headquarters: Tel: (614)790-3333 <br /> Ashland's Commitment to 5200 Blazer Parkway Fax: (614)790-4119 <br /> Quality and Productivity Dublin,Ohio 43017 http://www.ashspeacom <br />