Test Fixtures for ASTM D1037 Model: G-ASTM-D1037-S9

Governs the Static Bending (Flexure) of wood panels. This is the primary method for determining the Modulus of Rupture (MOR) and Modulus of Elasticity (MOE). The engineering requirement involves a 3-point bend setup where the span is specifically 24 times the nominal thickness. For MTO, the critical hardware feature is the loading nose and support rollers, which must have a specific radius (usually 38 mm) to prevent localized crushing of the wood fibers, which would artificially lower the MOE values. Accuracy in the crosshead speed, calculated based on the specimen geometry, is mandatory for compliance.