Official Journal of the Japan Wood Research Society
Table 1 Summary of physical and mechanical properties of moso and guadua bamboo
References | Compression strength (MPa) | Compression modulus (GPa) | Shear strength (MPa) | Density (kg/m3) | Moisture content % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moso | |||||
[12] | 46–63a | – | – | – | – |
[7] | 49.5a | – | – | – | 5–20b |
[8] | 48–114a | 3.6–11a | – | 464–1287b | 5–20b |
[9] | 69.1c | 10.56c | – | 630c | 7 |
[13] | – | – | – | 1180b | – |
[11] | – | – | – | 710b | 12.5b |
[14] | – | – | 15–20b | – | 15b |
Guadua | |||||
[15] | 28a | 15a | 4c | – | – |
[16] | 36.6–36.8a | 16.3–17.9a | 7.1–7.8a | 663–764a | > 30c |
[17] | 20c,d | – | 3–5c,d | – | – |
[18] | 22–96a | – | 4.5–14b | – | – |