Abstract

The objective of this study was to measure compressive strength properties perpendicular to the fiber of green Eucalyptus nitens specimens. The data was measured for clear 50 x 50 x 150 mm specimens obtained from 17-year-old trees that were harvested at the Nuble region in Chile, and the data comprised modulus of elasticity (E-c), compressive strength (f(c)), basic density, initial moisture content, and some anatomical characteristics of the wood. The experimental design emphasized the influence of the radial position of the wood within the logs (defined as inner-wood, middle-wood, and outer-wood) on the measurements, and the results showed that the modulus of elasticity, compressive strength, and the basic density all increased from core to bark. The compressive strength of outer-wood showed a strong and positive relation with the basic density. Cell wall thickness and wall cell area showed a significant positive correlation with compressive strength.