D3200-74 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM D3200-74 (Reapproved 2022), officially titled Standard Specification and Test Method for Establishing Recommended Design Stresses for Round Timber Construction Poles, defines the physical characteristics and foundational principles for structural design values of timber poles used in building construction. This standard is essential for ensuring that poles serving as primary load-carrying components are consistently evaluated for strength and structural integrity.

📐 Scope and Referenced Documents

The scope of D3200-74 is dual-purpose. First, it covers the physical characteristics of round timber construction poles (Section 1.1). Second, it covers the basic principles for establishing recommended design stress values (Section 1.2). The standard mandates that <