Cross Grain Tension
Cross grain tension occurs when the grain inside a piece of lumber is not parallel to the length of the piece. Cross grain is sometimes called run out, slope of grain, or grain deviation.
Image Alternative Text: drawn image of cross grain 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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- Brash Tension
- Compression
- Cross Grain Tension
- Horizontal Shear
- Simple Tension
- Splintering Tension
Video Examples - 2x8
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 | 4 | 3964.71 | 6387.74 | 1648010.8 | 0 |
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.38 | 2.67 | 1724.4 | 2701.33 | 1278562.65 | 1 |
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.75 | 3.33 | 3307.54 | 5242.44 | 1862785.57 | 1 |