J. Gibson McIlvain Company est. 1798

Exotic Lumber, Domestic Hardwoods & Custom Mouldings Since 1798

Alder - Alnus Rubra

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Hardwood Specifications Chart Green Dry Units
Bending Strength 6400 10250 psi
Crushing Strength 305 510 psi
Max Crushing Strength 2990 5805 psi
Static Bending 3500 5900 psi
Impact Strength 23 20 inches
Stiffness 1185 1415 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 8 9 in-lbs/in3
Hardness 590 lbs
Shearing Strength 1080 psi
Toughness
Specific Gravity 0.37 0.41
Weight 46 28 lbs/cu.ft.
Density      
Radial Shrinkage   4 %
Tangential Shrinkage   7 %
Volumetric Shrinkage   12 %