Greenheart Timber

[apd139]

Has anyone had any experience with Greenheart Timber used as a material for piers. If so please point me in the right direction where I could find material propeties on greenheart, such as allowable bending stress, allowable shear stress, etc...

 

[berkshire]

apd139
I found this as my second Google hit in 20 seconds

http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/TechSheets/Chudnoff/TropAmerican/html_files/ocotea1new.html

One thing to watch, there are several varieties of timber that go under the name "Green heart" including Lignum Vitae
The two I searched for are Ocotea rodiaei and Chlorocardium rodiaei which seem to be the most common used in pilings and piers.

 

[unclesyd]

These people should be able to give you the information you require. I've bought Pau Lope from them and they have been quite helpful with information in the past.

http://www.diamonddecking.com/marine.htm

 

[unclesyd]

A little information.

http://www.north-pacific.com/dept/greenheart/index.html

 

[PilebuckEngineer]

Green heart, purple heart, and iron bark are all great for pile. They are especially resistant to marine borers. It's got interlocking grain. You can't hardly drive a nail through it. Great stuff.