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A.5. - Material properties of wood.
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Material mechanical properties of wood.

S.G. = Specific Gravity
MoR = Modulus of Rupture
MoE = Modulus of Elasticity
TSPG = Tensile Strength Perpendicular to the Grain
CSPG = Compressive strength Parallel to the Grain

Mechanical properties of Western Red Cedar (ABS).

S.G.

0.32

MoR N/mm2

52

MoE N/mm2

7650

TSPG N/mm2

1.5

CSPG N/mm2

31

Mechanical properties of Mahogany (Khaya) (ABS).

S.G.

0.42

MoR N/mm2

80

MoE N/mm2

10400

TSPG N/mm2

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CSPG N/mm2

46

Mechanical properties of Teak (ABS).

S.G.

0.63

MoR N/mm2

88

MoE N/mm2

12400

TSPG N/mm2

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CSPG N/mm2

70

Mechanical properties of Douglas Fir (ABS).

S.G.

0.48

MoR N/mm2

86

MoE N/mm2

13500

TSPG N/mm2

2.3

CSPG N/mm2

50

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