Table 1 Basic physical parameters of ramie stalk.

From: Bending mechanics test and parameters calibration of ramie stalks

Parameter type

Value

parameter type

Value

Whole plant height

231.40 cm

Whole plant weight

198.30 g

Trunk height

149.70 cm

Trunk weight

145.50 g

Root diameter

15.70 mm

Inner diameter of root

7.40 mm

Top diameter of main stalk (at 150 cm)

10.90 mm

Inner diameter of top of main stalk (at 150 cm)

6.20 mm

Average density of the main stalk

0.97 g/cm3

Range of variation in moisture content

80.7–82.12%

Fresh cortex to stalk ratio

21.42%

Centroid height

103.10 cm