Table 3 Comparison between the E₀ values of the numerical simulation and the local static MOE derived experimentally for Series A and B. CoV: Coefficient of Variation

From: Structural performance of a novel Interlocking Glued Solid Timber system

Joist group	A			B
	Solid joist			Glued joist
	Numerical simulation	Experimental (static)	Experimental to numerical	Numerical simulation	Experimental (static)	Experimental to numerical
1	14,961	13,700	1.09	9792	9700	1.01
2	12,776	12,900	0.99	11,482	11,700	0.98
3	12,491	12,300	1.02	15,729	15,200	1.03
4	17,702	17,000	1.04	14,001	14,300	0.98
5	17,298	17,400	0.99	16,922	16,900	1.00
Mean (MPa)	14,886.5	14,700	1.03	13,317.9	13,500	1.00
CoV	0.16	0.14	0.04	0.23	0.19	0.02

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