Tag Archives: Grading and Properties of Australian Hardwood Timber F14

The strength of Australian timber is described in terms of “stress grades“. Stress Grading is a way of classifying timber, either visually or by mechanical means to indicate the basic properties to be used for structural design purposes. The stress grade is designated in a form such as “F14”, which indicates that the timber’s working stress in bending is approximately 14 MPA (Megapascals). The timber stress …