Strength Properties
It is recommended that Exterior FRT wood
be tested via ASTM D-143 and MIL-L-19140E.
Strength Design Factors
Exterior
FRT Lumber Compared to Untreated Lumber
Applicable at Ambient Temperatures Up to 80░F
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Compression Parallel
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1.00
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Horizontal Shear
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0.95
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0.99
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Tension Parallel
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0.85
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0.89
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Bending: Modulus of Elasticity, E
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1.00
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1.00
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Extreme Fiber Stress, Fb
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0.92
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1.00