Hardness & Moisture Content
Mechanical Properties: (First two sets of data based on the 2 inch standard; third set on the 1 inch standard.)
Janka Hardness: 980 pounds for green material and 1,240 pounds at 12% moisture content. Forest Products Laboratory's toughness average for green
and dry material is 251 inches per pound (5/8 specimen).
| Moisture Content (%) |
Bending Strength (Psi) |
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 Psi) |
Maximum Crushing
Strength (Psi) |
| Green (4) 12 % Green (1) 12% 12% (2) |
11,190 16,690 9,000 14,700 8,830 |
1,880 2,240 1,610 1,950 920 |
4,900 8,540 4,600 7,830 NA |
