Table 3. Average mechanical and physical properties of wood obtained from the clear specimen test

Parameter Jabon Pine Mahogany Mangium Rubber Merbau Keruing Meranti Batu Bangkirai
Bending modulus of elasticity (MPa) 5,768 9,006 8,672 8,099 9,884 18,428 16,833 16,480 17,231
Bending strength (MPa) 48.35 68.07 68.55 85.06 79.3 129.73 132 144.83 160.82
Tensile strength (MPa) 62.72 N/A 99.94 90.38 80.5 166.17 191.91 154.17 146.76
Compression strength (MPa) 32.39 39.66 44.59 37.42 47.47 59.53 48.28 45.8 60.3
Density (kg/m3) 359 506 538 557 682 863 872 926 973
Moisture content (%) - - - 13.31 - 13.37 11 13.32 11.67