Table 7.
Mechanical properties of glulams

Wood species Adhesive Mechanical
MOE(kgf/cm2) MOR(kgf/cm2) Shear strength dry cond.(kgf/cm2) Shear strength wet cond.(kgf/cm2)
Sengon Solid 51,499 ± 2248 457 ± 15 40.82 ± 2.89 -
TRF 37,999 ± 2000 319 ± 51 22.19 ± 2.08 19.23 ± 3.71
PRF 43,647 ± 3290 327 ± 48 21.43 ± 5.61 8.81 ± 2.29
Jabon Solid 48,304 ± 3218 428 ± 20 59.31 ± 4.62 -
TRF 47,114 ± 3427 351 ± 35 32.36 ± 6.54 16.64 ± 2.40
PRF 45,256 ± 3442 383 ± 23 41.88 ± 12.54 15.40 ± 3.31
Mangium Solid 98,193 ± 3672 650 ± 23 63.21 ± 2.51 -
TRF 103,990 ± 15,079 379 ±76 25.56 ± 7.06 21.13 ± 21.83
PRF 110,646 ± 14,269 724 ± 97 33.42 ± 13.06 46.12 ± 8.60
JAS standard Min 75,000 Min 300 Min 54 Min 54