Table 1.
Basic properties of structural panels used in this study

Type Product origin Number of panels Grade Nominal thickness (mm) Density (g/cm3) M.C.(%)1)
OSB Canada 3 APA 24/16(1R24/2F16/W24) 11 0.63 5.9
OSB Chile 3 APA 24/16(1R24/2F16/W24) 11 0.72 5.2
OSB Europe 3 S-LB-MR2) 11 0.60 6.8
Plywood Domestic 3 Semi-water resistance, 5-ply 12 0.50 9.5
1) ; measured with resistance type moisture meter after conditioning
2) ; surface-load bearing-moisture resistance grade