The modulus of rupture reflects the maximum loadcarrying
capacity of the species in bending strength and is proportional
to the maximum strength or breaking point as borne by the specimen.
(1)
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Tatajuba
32,270 psi
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Massaranduba
29,200 psi
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Ipe
25,400 psi
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Cumaru
24,800 psi
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Purpleheart
21,300 psi
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TigerWood
20,120 psi
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Apitong, Keruing
19,900 psi
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Greenheart
19,550 psi
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Brazilian Cherry
19,400 psi
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Angelim Pedra, Brazilian Apitong
18,255 psi
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Garapa
18,100 psi
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Dark Red Meranti
17,600 psi
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White Oak
15,200 psi
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Red Oak
14,300 psi
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Cambara
12,800 psi
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Douglas Fir
12,400 psi
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Western Red Cedar
7,500 psi
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Bintangor
0 psi
(1) The Wood Handbook - Wood as an engineering material, USDA, General Technical Report 113.
