Effects of Tension and Compression Stresses on the Quasistatic and Dynamic Elastic Moduli of Pine Lumber

Abstract

Abstract This study investigates the effects of tension and compression stresses on the quasistatic and dynamic elastic moduli of pine lumber. Utilizing prismatic specimens of Uruguayan-sourced Pinus elliottii, the research incorporates a dual-mode load ... Practical Applications Technical and normative documents typically assume a single elastic modulus for wood, without distinguishing between tension and compression. However, experimental evidence—especially from studies with small specimens—suggests ...