Table 3. Statistical analysis of the mechanical properties of clonal teak

Parameters Value max Value min Mean Sig.
PAxial PRadial PAxial × Radial
Static bending strength
 MOE (GPa) 11.50 6.94 9.35 0.01* 0.00* 0.43ns
 MOR (MPa) 92.91 46.09 72.00 0.29ns 0.03* 0.99ns
CS parallel to grain (MPa) 45.05 30.33 37.93 0.01* 0.00* 0.02*
CS perpendicular to grain (MPa) 24.23 10.29 13.45 0.06* 0.00* 0.020*
Hardness (MPa) 25.98 12.01 19.29 0.063ns 0.036* 0.193*
Cleavage strength (kg/m) 763.94 360.89 554.50 0.06ns 0.00* 0.05ns
No significant difference.
Siginificantly different at α = 0.5.
MOE: modulus of elasticity, MOR: modulus of rupture, CS: compressive strength.