Relationships between static and dynamic modulus of elasticity for a mixture of clear and decayed eucalypt wood

Summary

Static bending and dynamic resonance tests (flexure and longitudinal) were used to determine modulus of elasticity (MOE) of 167 wood specimens from clear and decayed regrowth Tasmanian oak (mostly Eucalyptus obliqua L'Hérit.). Strong relationships were found between static and dynamic MOE for both the clear and decayed wood specimens. The type of wood (clear or decayed) did not affect the closeness of the relationships, nor did it cause noticeable differences between the regression equations.

Keywords:

• wood strength
• strength testing
• modulus of elasticity
• decayed wood
• Eucalyptus