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"The following report presents the results of the bending tests carried out on a reference wooden slab (locust) produced by the company GROUAZEL. The tests were carried out on 09/20/2022 at the HD Wood materials mechanics laboratory at the Nantes School of Wood.
 Type of test: 3-point bending (figure 1 and 2)"
 Tests carried out in a laboratory with controlled atmosphere:
o Temperature: 20°C
o Relative humidity: 65%
 Conditioning of specimens: 72 hours minimum,
 Test machine:
o Rigid compression bench,
o Hydraulic cylinder
o 100kN capacity electronic load cell,
o LVDT type displacement sensor,
o Electronic acquisition unit: Quantum HBM.
 Loading speed: 12mm/min  breaking 60+-15seg

The resistance and load values ​​obtained are higher than the most demanding values ​​of standard NF EN 1339:2004 corresponding to classification U30. Consequently, the T11 class is also validated.