European Beech

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Wood Wood Class V (<5 years)

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Data Table for: Wood: Wood Class V (<5 years): European Beech

Mechanical Properties

Quantity Value Unit
Young's modulus 10000 - 18000 MPa
Tensile strength 57 - 180 MPa
Compressive strength 41 - 99 MPa
Bending strength 74 - 210 MPa

Physical Properties

Quantity Value Unit
Thermal expansion 60 - 60 e-6/K
Density 0 - 680 kg/m3
Shrinkage 1.7 - 3.2 %

Environmental Data

Quantity Value Unit
Eco indicator 95 1.39 mPt
EPS 133 mELU
Ex (in) / Ex (out) 2.35832856325129 MJ/MJ
GER 34.8 MJ
Raw materials input 2.8284325053098 kg
Solid 0.100655978064 kg
Eco indicator 99 0.427 Pt
Environmental remarks Beech is imported from Belgium, Luxemburg and Germany where it is cultured. The average transport distance to the Netherlands is 250km. 60% is sawn in the Netherlands.
Author: Idemat 1998

General

     
Remarks Origin: Europe (Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany). White or lightbrown. Slightly visible grains like short lines on the surface. Good bendable with steam. No problems with glueing or painting. Lower Heating Value 17,08 MJ.
Sample

Sample: Wood Class V (<5 years)

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