End-Uses of Tropical Hardwood: Introduction

The imports and end-uses of tropical hardwoods are analysed. Since 1972 annual imports have been around 1 million msuperscript 3 EQ (roundwood equiv.) of which 75% were used in the building industry, mainly in windows and window frames. Another important use is for pile plankings on canal banks, for which ekki [Lophira alata] is preferred. Possible substitutes for some end-uses are discussed: softwood (especially if preserved) is the most likely; reprocessed waste materials may also be used. A policy is proposed for conservation of the tropical rain forests, partly through their sustained yield management. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Fundamentals of designing for textiles and other end uses

10.1533/9780857094100 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

J. W. Parchure

Keyword(s):

End Uses

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Public stereotypes of recycled water end uses with different human contact: Evidence from event-related potential (ERP)

Resources Conservation and Recycling ◽

10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105464 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 168 ◽

pp. 105464

Author(s):

Caixia Hou ◽

Yan Wen ◽

Yuqi He ◽

Xiaojun Liu ◽

Mengmeng Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Event Related Potential ◽

Recycled Water ◽

Human Contact ◽

End Uses

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A review on buildings energy information: Trends, end-uses, fuels and drivers

Energy Reports ◽

10.1016/j.egyr.2021.11.280 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 626-637

Author(s):

M. González-Torres ◽

L. Pérez-Lombard ◽

Juan F. Coronel ◽

Ismael R. Maestre ◽

Da Yan

Keyword(s):

Energy Information ◽

End Uses

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QUALITY OF TROPICAL HARDWOOD FLOORS

Revista Árvore ◽

10.1590/1806-908820210000003 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 45 ◽

Author(s):

Ana Carolina Silva Costa ◽

Aylson Costa Oliveira ◽

Bárbara Luísa Corradi Pereira ◽

José Reinaldo Moreira da Silva ◽

Mônica Bezerra de Oliveira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Basic Density ◽

Tropical Species ◽

Steel Sphere ◽

Hymenaea Courbaril ◽

Small Areas ◽

Tropical Hardwood ◽

Wood Flooring ◽

Rolling Load ◽

Dipteryx Odorata

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the basic density of the wood and to simulate the performance of flooring produced with wood from five tropical species: Dipteryx odorata (Cumaru), Handroanthus spp. (Ipê), Hymenaea Courbaril (Jatobá), Astronium Lecointei (Muiracatiara), and Bowdichia virgilioides (Sucupira-Preta). Falling steel sphere, static and dynamic friction, indentation caused by loads applied in small areas, rolling load, and abrasiveness impact tests were simulated. The results were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey’s test at 5% significance, and Pearson’s correlation was performed between the basic density and the indexes of each flooring. The basic density of the wood flooring made from the evaluated species ranged from 0.735 to 0.958 g.cm-3. D. odorata, Handroanthus spp. and H. courbaril woods were classified as heavy, while those of A. Lecointei and B. Virgilioides as moderately heavy. It was possible to indicate D. odorata, Handroanthus spp., H. courbaril, and B. Virgilioides flooring for environments with intense traffic where there is dragging or falling objects such as industries and companies. The A. Lecointei flooring can be used in residential environments with light traffic, where the loads exerted are low. There was a correlation between the basic wood density and the flooring use simulation tests.

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