Material |
Wood (usually softwood or hardwood) |
Size |
2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 6x6, or custom dimensions |
Length |
6 ft to 20 ft (common lengths, customizable) |
Thickness |
1 inch to 12 inches (varies by type and use) |
Width |
2 inches to 12 inches (varies by type and use) |
Density |
400 to 900 kg/m³ (varies by wood species) |
Moisture Content |
12% to 19% (depends on drying method) |
Grain |
Straight, interlocked, or spiral (depending on species) |
Hardness |
300 to 1,200 lbf (varies by wood species) |
Strength |
Bending strength: 40 to 100 MPa (varies by species) |
Elasticity Modulus |
7 to 15 GPa (varies by wood species) |