RELATIVE HARDNESS
& SHRINKAGE TABLE
RELATIVE HARDNESS
& SHRINKAGE TABLE
|
Species |
Compres- sion Parallel To Grain PSI |
Compression Perpendicular To Grain |
Side- (Lb.) Hardness |
Radial (%) Shrinkage |
Tangential Shrink (%) |
Volumetric Shrinkage % |
|
Mesquite |
8220 |
3660 |
2336 |
2.2 |
2.6 |
4.7 |
|
White Oak |
7440 |
1070 |
1360 |
5.6 |
10.5 |
16.3 |
|
Pecan |
7850 |
1720 |
1820 |
4.9 |
8.9 |
13.6 |
|
Walnut |
7580 |
1010 |
1010 |
5.5 |
7.8 |
12.8 |
|
Cherry |
7110 |
690 |
950 |
3.7 |
7.1 |
11.5 |
Selected Physical And Mechanical Properties of Mesquite And Various Other Fine Woods
|
Legumes |
Mesquite |
Brazilian Cherry |
Cocobolo |
Indian Rosewood |
Padauk |
Purple Heart |
Zebra Wood |
|
Density (Lb.Ft.3) |
45 |
NA |
62-76 |
53 |
42-51 |
50-66 |
53 |
|
Bending Strength |
1,380 |
2,160 |
1,880 |
1,780 |
5,560 |
2,000 |
2,340 |
|
Volumetric Shrinkage |
4.7 |
12.7 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
7.6 |
9.9 |
10.2 |
|
Tangential Shrinkage |
2.2 |
8.5 |
4.6 |
5.8 |
5.2 |
6.1 |
7.3 |
|
Radial % Shrinkage |
2.6 |
4.5 |
2.9 |
2.7 |
3.3 |
3.2 |
4.4 |
|
Side (lbs) Hardness |
2,336 |
2,350 |
2,720 |
3,170 |
NA |
1,860 |
1,210 |
|
Type |
Honduras Mahogany |
Teak |
Black Cherry |
Walnut |
White Oak |
|
Density (Lb.ft.3) |
30-52 |
40 |
34.9 |
39.1 |
47.5 |
|
Bending Strength |
1,500 |
1,450 |
1,490 |
1,680 |
1,780 |
|
Volumetric Shrinkage % |
7.8 |
7.0 |
11.5 |
12.8 |
16.3 |
|
Tangential Shrinkage % |
4.1 |
5.8 |
7.1 |
7.8 |
10.5 |
|
Radial Shrinkage % |
3.0 |
2.5 |
3.7 |
5.5 |
5.6 |
|
Side (Lbs.) Hardness |
830 |
1,000 |
950 |
1,010 |
1,360 |
Mesquite has the lowest tangential and volumetric shrinkage of all listed hardwoods, making it ideal for flooring applications. Its combined side-hardness and density is excellent for long wear in high traffic areas.
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