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Wood, Panel and Structural Timber Products – Mechanical Properties ,Modulus of Elasticity and more

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 – …

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Marine Plywood Strength and Construction Adhesive Testing

We did some basic test on standard 3/4″ plywood versus marine plywood with dry and wet samples. We also tested four different construction adhesives for their ability to hold in wet conditions. The four adhesives were; PL Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive, PL Premium Construction Adhesive, Liquid Nails, and AeroMarine #300/11 Epoxy. You may be surprised at the BIG LOOSER!

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