LVL LVL (laminated veneer lumber) Inspection and Testing

ConditionRelative to the GrainRbRsRXI
bendingedgewise along the grain392726,519,523,5
bendingflatwise along the grain4535,527,52422,5
compressionedgewise along the grain3025,523,519,522
compressionacross the grain54,33,56,83,8
compressionperpendicular to the plane of veneer sheets51,91,71,91,7
tensionedgewise along the grain2526,522,517,516,5
tensionacross the grain0,7
shear along the glue lineedgewise along the grain2,62,62,62,62,6
shear along the glue lineacross the grain1,11,11,11,11,1

MOE Е, MPa. Strain along the grain

RbRsRXI
16 00015 60014 00011 00012 700

Types of LVL

UltralamDescriptionApplication
Е16 / E15All veneers are located parallel to grain, G1–G2 grades (primary G1)Load-bearing structures
R / E14All veneers are located parallel to grain, G1–G2 grades (primary G2)Load-bearing structures
XThere are some crossplies, G2–G3 grades structuresLoad-bearing structures
I / E13, E12Both parallel and crossply veneers are possible, G3–G4 grades are possible, G3–G4 gradesFiller structures and parts for doors and furniture manufacturing

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