The Mechanical Properties of Wood / Including a Discussion of the Factors Affecting the Mechanical Properties, and Methods of Timber Testing

by Samuel J. Record

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WOODS GROWN IN THE UNITED STATES

Working Plan No. 124

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PURPOSE OF WORK

It is the general purpose of the work here outlined to provide:

(a) Reliable data for comparing the mechanical properties of various species;

(b) Data for the establishment of correct strength functions or working stresses;

(c) Data upon which may be based analyses of the influence on the mechanical properties of such factors as:

Locality;

Distance of timber from the pith of the tree;