Simple Tension
Simple tension failure occurs when a high quality piece of lumber is pulled apart by its ends, analogous to pulling on a rope. Tension stresses that can cause this type of failure develop in trusses and along the tension face of beams, among others.
Image Alternative Text: drawn image of simple tension from side view
ASTDM D143-14 (2014) "Standard test methods for small clear specimens of timber," ASTM International, West Conshocken, PA, USA.
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The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | 14.67 | 4598.42 | 7234.95 | 1537097.6 | 0 |
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.25 | 2.67 | 3297.09 | 5507.21 | 1640654.69 | 1 |