Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
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Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.19QP
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Check whether the structural size specimens or small, clear specimens can be tested to determine the
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Collect a variety of samples of wood species used in construction and conduct various tests, such as:-
Tension and compression tests.
To evaluate the mechanical properties of wood, structural-size specimens orsmall, clear specimens can be tested. Which technique is more important?Why? What is the most common test used in each technique?
Calculate the modulus of elasticity of the wood specimen with the stress-strain relationshipshown in figure below.
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Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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