Table 2. Dimension and standards of wood samples used for determining mechanical properties

Mechanical property	Test number	Dimensions (mm)	Standard
Bending strength	1	260 × 25 × 15	ASTM D1037 – 06a
Apparent modulus of elasticity	1	260 × 25 × 15	ASTM D1037 – 06a
Tensile strength parallel to the grain	2	300 × 20 × 4	ASTM D1037 – 06a
Compression strength parallel to the grain	3	100 × 25 × 20	ASTM D1037 – 06a