Technical Parameter Of Bamboo flooring

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Bamboo flooring according to standard method for wood flooring showed a
dimensional change coefficient of .00144 . (50% more stable than red oak). Bamboo planks do not expand under high temperatures or high humidity conditions (Ortech Corporation).

Internal Bond Strength
The internal bond strength of bamboo was determined to be 2107 Newtons (Ortech Corporation).

Coefficient for Dry Conditions
The radial direction was tested to be 0.138 and the chord direction was 0.149 (Middle-Southern Woods University).

SLIP RESISTANCE
Bamboo flooring according to ASTM D2047 = results 0.71 coefficient of Friction. Static coefficient of 590 exceeds the OSHA recommendation for level surfaces in the workplace.

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
Bamboo flooring according to ASTM D3501-86 A = results A) Parallel to Grain= 7,549 PSI B) Perpendicular to Grain =2,566 PSI C) Flatwise = 16,925PSI at 50% Strain. (Load to compress to 1/2 thickness)