Research Article

Comparative Study on Clear Specimen Strength and Member Strength of Side-Pressure Laminated Bamboo

Table 3

Comparison of design strengths between side-pressure LB and structural materials.

MaterialsDesign strengthModulus of elasticity (MPa)
Tension (MPa)Compression (MPa)Bending (MPa)Shear (MPa)

Larix spp. principis-Rupprechtii9.515171.610000
Larix spp. sibirica8.512131.510000
Pseudotsuga spp. LVL8.514.514.72.011000
Pseudotsuga spp. PSL13.417.217.21.612400
Side-pressure LB20.018.121.32.59200