Table 4. Comparison of structural bending performance of OSB by application

Usage Sheathing Flooring
Manufacturer A B C D E F G H I J
Property Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD Ave. SD
Bending strength for structural-use (MPa) ||1) 23.1 1.5 24.2 2.4 20.3 3.2 28.5 0.7 26.4 1.8 15.9 0.2 26.0 3.5 22.6 1.1 16.0 2.0 15.9 0.8
2) 13.9 0.5 12.9 0.6 12.6 1.4 15.1 0.7 15.1 0.8 10.2 0.1 16.0 0.6 14.8 0.9 10.4 1.1 9.4 0.3
Modulus of elasticity in bending for structural-use (MPa) || 7,663 402 8,871 821 7,838 982 9,285 442 9,887 322 7,704 440 9,235 1,004 7,761 178 6,821 680 4,829 60
3,518 37 3,534 101 3,581 402 3,822 327 3,952 358 3,369 119 4,467 191 3,131 108 3,056 104 3,133 69
Major axis.
Minor axis.
OSB: oriented strand board, Ave.: average.