Case Study: Compressive Strength

Case Study: Compressive Strength and Bending Strength 

Compressive strength is the maximum compressive load that the materials can withstand. Based on the compressive strength, one can calculate the size of the columns by taking the total forces coming down divided by the compressive strength. Different woods give different values of the compressive strength.

On the other hand, bending strength (also known as the Modulus of Rupture) is the measurement of the materials properties. It tells the stress in the materials before failure. The tables below listed the compressive strength and bending strength of the different types of woods.

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