The first test is about compressive strength.

The physical characteristics of the sample

must be measured before proceeding to the real test, as seen in the first video. They tested the
sample using a calibrated compression machine after measuring all of the required values. This
machine contains bearing plates on both the top and bottom that help compress the sample.
After being clamped in-between the bearing plates, the sample was squeezed downward. The
sample has reached its limit when it started to crack or fracture. Following that, data such as the
sample's maximum load and compressive strength were recorded. I have observed that this test
finds a sample’s behavior when it is in contact with a force or load.
The transverse test is the next test. This test comprises compressive and tensile stress,
which causes the sample or material to bend when operated upon by a transverse load. This
test was conducted using a Universal Testing Machine. As force is placed to the wood, the
timber or piece of wood employed begins to bend and split. As it fractures, the load is carefully
monitored, and a load versus deflection result is collected. The curve in the piece of wood
examined may also be used to determine the modulus of rupture.
The Standard European Test for Timber Characterization is shown in the this video.
They utilized glulam GL 28 for their experiment. A wood is squeezed perpendicular to its grain in
this test. The wood begins to crack when compression forces are applied to it. Tensile stress
develops in the center of the wood as it fractures, finally causing it to split.
The following is used to determine if a double shear wood to steel connection in tension
has tensile failure. The wood used in the test is a spruce Class C L 24 and the plates are mild
steel. Tensile pressures are transferred from steel plates to wood components by passing a few
of m12 grade 8.8 bolts through the shear. Local deformations emerge around the balls as
tensile forces are applied to the specimen. Failure occurs, and the specimen begins to crack
around the bolt. Because the steel components are little deformed, the force displacement
graph is roughly straight. This is why it is critical to closely adhere to yielding regulations in steel
components in order to avoid failure.
The final video discusses the proper moisture content of wood. Wood being a thing with
no two pieces identical, there will always be variations in their moisture content. The product's
final in-use EMC determines the appropriate moisture content for wood. When lumber becomes
too wet, it shrinks. Because the average dwelling or workplace is 6 to 7 percent EMC drier, with
28 to 38 percent relative humidity, this is more harmful than lumber swelling. The optimal
moisture level for timber is between 6% and 7%. Also, the recommended moisture content
differential between wood and EMC of air is 2%, although this might vary depending on how it is
constructed and its susceptibility to moisture content fluctuations.