Modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) are the most important mechanical properties of load-bearing plywood applications  .

Density, fibre stress, compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of clear wood, panel and structural timber products. Clear Wood WoodDensity– ρ –(kg/m3)Fibre Stress at Elastic Limit– σy –(MPa)Modulus of Elasticity– E –(GPa)Compressive Strength parallel to Grain– σ –(MPa)Shear Strength parallel to grain– τ –(MPa)Alder, red410689.540.17.4Ash – Black, Blue, Green, Oregon, White490 – 60087 – 1039.4 – 1241.2 – 51.110.8 – 14Aspen – Bigtooth, Quaking390639.936.57.4Baldcypress460739.943.96.9Baswood, American3706010.132.66.9Beech, American64010311.950.313.9Birch – Paper, Sweet, Yellow550 – …