Table 4. Result of CLT compression strength test

Specimens Experiment compression strength Failure mode
Layer composition ratio (%) Compression strength (MPa) Compression MOE (GPa) Surface failure mode ratio (%) Side failure mode ratio (%)
High grade lumber Low grade lumber A B C D E F, G, H I, J
LE12A 60 40 28.97 (0.03) 18.43 (0.09) 0 42 8 25 25 67 33
LE12B 40 60 28.26 (0.04) 17.99 (0.12) 8 33 8 8 42 75 25
LE16A 60 40 30.71 (0.04) 21.55 (0.10) 8 25 0 50 17 58 42
LE16B 40 60 28.17 (0.06) 21.20 (0.16) 8 25 8 42 17 75 25
( ): Coefficient of variation.
CLT: cross-laminated timber, MOE: modulus of elasticity.