Stiffness and Flexural Strength of Hardwood Pallets Manufactured by the R. and L. Corporation,

摘要

Six different pallets were tested for their static stiffness and flexural strength. They were reversible or non-reversible,double-face,flush or wing-type,stringer or block-type,oak or mixed-hardwood pallets. They ranged in size from 37in. by 35in. to 60in. by 60in. The deflections of the pallet sides,the pallet ends,and the pallet center were recorded at 200-lb. load increments up to the ultimate test loads ranging from 4,200lb. to 12,800lb.