Mechanical properties of screws and nails.
Mechanical properties of screws and nails.
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I'm trying to find mechanical properties of screws vs. nails to support an arguement. Specifically I need to compare plastic coated utility screws (or deck screws) to galvanized nails. Anybody know where I can go to get property information?
Thanks - Dave
Thanks - Dave





RE: Mechanical properties of screws and nails.
Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
RE: Mechanical properties of screws and nails.
You may need to define "nails" a bit further when you start looking. There are sveral different shank features that make big differences in hold.
You may need to specify material by species unless you are using a molded wood fiber/resin composite.
Griffy
RE: Mechanical properties of screws and nails.
Look at some specific manufactures websites as I've seen some comparisons of different type screws.
RE: Mechanical properties of screws and nails.