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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Ipe
25,400 psi
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Cumaru, Brazilian Teak
24,800 psi
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TigerWood
20,120 psi
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Batu
17,600 psi
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Western Red Cedar
7,500 psi
(1) The Wood Handbook - Wood as an engineering material, USDA, General Technical Report 113.
