J. Gibson McIlvain Company est. 1798
Exotic Lumber, Domestic Hardwoods & Custom Mouldings Since 1798
White Birch - Betula Alleghaniensis
| Hardwood Specifications Chart | Green | Dry | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bending Strength | 8300 | 16600 | psi |
| Crushing Strength | 430 | 970 | psi |
| Max Crushing Strength | 3380 | 8170 | psi |
| Impact Strength | 48 | 55 | inches |
| Stiffness | 1500 | 2010 | 1000 psi |
| Work to Maximum Load | 16 | 21 | in-lbs/in3 |
| Hardness | — | 1260 | lbs |
| Shearing Strength | — | 1880 | psi |
| Toughness | — | 560 | in-lbs |
| Specific Gravity | 0.55 | 0.62 | — |
| Weight | — | 43 | lbs/cu.ft. |
| Radial Shrinkage | — | 7 | % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | — | 10 | % |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | — | 17 | % |
J. Gibson McIlvain Company - est. 1798