When we speak of the Poplar species it is a general species which covers a wide spectrum of more specific trees. This is in part what can become confusing for those who do not recognize the general categorization.
For example the scientific name for White Poplar is Populus Alba and can be found worldwide. This species is not native to North America but was introduced as an ornamental tree.
Modulus of elasticity is also known by another name which is Young’s Modulus. It measures deflection of stress along an axis.
This axis will be either longitudinal (parallel to the grain), radial (perpendicular to the grain), or tangential (perpendicular to the grain and tangent to rings).
Modulus of rupture, commonly called MOR, is a measurement of an objects strength before breaking. It has been called bending strength, flexural strength, and transverse ruptural strength.
The purpose of this measurement is to gauge a load capacity of a material or object to the point of it breaking.
Basswood is known by other common names such as lime or linden. The scientific name is Tilia Americana. It is a hardwood that can be found in Eastern North America.
White Oak is among the most common Oak woods in North America. There are near 500 species of Oak which exist creating a wide variety.
Some of these species are evergreen while most are not. When people think of Oak generally speaking they are imagining White Oak or a similar species like Red Oak or Black Oak.
North American Walnut Also Often Called Black Walnut
The most common Walnut wood found in Eastern North America is also known as Black Walnut. It is a naturally dark colored grain.
Its scientific name is Juglans Nigra and typically has a straight grain with a medium wood texture. Walnut has a natural medium luster making it great for finishing and polishing.
