Moisture Content, Specific Gravity, and Percent Foliage Weight of Cottonwood Biomass

Trees planted from agroforestry practices can become valuable resources in meeting the wood requirements of many nations. Gliricidia sepium is an exotic species introduced to the agricultural sector in Malaysia mainly for providing shade for cocoa and coffee plantations. This study investigates its wood physical properties (specific gravity and moisture content) and fibre morphology (length, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness) of G. sepium at three intervals according to age groups ( three, five and seven years of ages). Specific gravity (0.72) was significantly higher at seven years ofage as compared to five (0.41) and three (0.35) years age group with a mean of 0.43 (p<0.05). Mean moisture content was 58.3% with no significant difference existing between the tree age groups. Fibre diameter (22.4 mm) was significantly lower (p<0.05) for the trees which were three years of age when compared to five and seven years age groups (26.6 mm and 24. 7 mm), respectively. Means of fibre length, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness were 0.83 mm, 18.3 mm, and 6.2 mm, respectively, with no significant differences detected between trees in all age groups. Further calculation on the coefficient of suppleness and runkel ratio suggest that wood from G.sepium may have the potential for insulation board manufacturing and paper making. However, future studies should experiment the utilisation of this species for these products to determine its full potential.

Download Full-text

Comparison of Geotechnical Properties of Laterite, Kaolin and Peat

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.773-774.1438 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 773-774 ◽

pp. 1438-1442 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Siti Aimi Nadia Mohd Yusoff ◽

I. Bakar ◽

Devapriya Chitral Wijeyesekera ◽

Adnan Zainorabidin ◽

Aziman Madun

Keyword(s):

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Initial Moisture Content ◽

General Information ◽

Geotechnical Properties ◽

Grain Size Analysis ◽

Size Analysis ◽

Proctor Test ◽

Construction Operation ◽

Soil Behaviour

This paper compares some geotechnical properties of Kaolin, Laterite and Peat. Laterite was collected from Bukit Banang while Peat sample was collected from Parit Nipah, both locations were in Batu Pahat, Johor. Meanwhile, kaolin that was used in this research was manufactured kaolin. These soil samples were subjected to routine laboratory analysis and resulting data were analyzed statistically using a correlation analysis. A laboratory testing program consists of “Basic properties test” to obtain general information on the materials (e.g Natural moisture content, Atterberg Limit, Specific gravity, grain size analysis, chemical composition and pH) and “Geotechnical properties tests” to measure specific properties that characterize soil behaviour for design and constructability assessments (e.g Standard Proctor Test, Unconfined Compressive Strength and CBR).The results showed that the Natural/initial moisture content for laterite, peat and kaolin is 22.54%, 480.61% and 0.22% respectively. Meanwhile Specific gravity for each soil was in the range 1.50-2.79.It was also found that the pH of all soil is acidic which lay in the range of 3.76-5.95.The UCS for the optimally compacted sample of laterite is 445.77 kPa, kaolin is 199.23 kPa and for peat is 58.70 kPa. This paper summarizes the result of analysis performed on all tests conducted. Based on the results, the geotechnical property of the soil is a highly dependent with the type of soil and therefore, determining the soil characterization and the soil strength should be considered during the planning phase of any earthwork construction operation.

Download Full-text

Selected Properties of Parallel Strand Lumber Made from Southern Pine and Yellow-Poplar

Holzforschung ◽

10.1515/hf.2003.030 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 57 (2) ◽

pp. 207-212 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Y. Liu ◽

A.W.C. Lee

Keyword(s):

Compressive Strength ◽

Shear Strength ◽

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Dimensional Stability ◽

Modulus Of Rupture ◽

Southern Pine ◽

Yellow Poplar ◽

Average Modulus ◽

Parallel Strand Lumber

Summary This study was conducted to explore basic physical and mechanical properties of parallel strand lumber (PSL) made exclusively from southern pine and yellow-poplar, respectively, and to examine their relationships using statistical analysis. Small specimens were prepared from commercial southern pine PSL and yellow-poplar PSL billets and tested for specific gravity, moisture content, dimensional stability, bending properties, shear strength and compressive strength. Results indicate average specific gravity of southern pine PSL is higher than that of yellow-poplar PSL, while their average moisture content and dimensional stability are very similar. Southern pine PSL has higher average modulus of elasticity but lower average modulus of rupture than yellow-poplar PSL. While average longitudinal shear strength does not exhibit differences between southern pine PSL and yellow-poplar PSL, average compressive strength of southern pine PSL is higher than that of yellow-poplar PSL. There are positive correlations among modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture and specific gravity. PSL improves some properties of solid wood from which PSL is made.

Download Full-text

Growth performance and wood quality of white jabon (Neolamarckia cadamba) progeny testing at Parung Panjang, Bogor, Indonesia

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d200826 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Nurul Chaerani ◽

DEDE J SUDRAJAT ◽

ISKANDAR Z SIREGAR ◽

ULFAH J SIREGAR

Keyword(s):

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Wood Density ◽

Block Design ◽

Wood Quality ◽

Basic Density ◽

Progeny Testing ◽

Pilodyn Penetration

Abstract. Chaerani N, Sudrajat DJ, Siregar IZ, Siregar UJ. 2019. Growth performance and wood quality of white jabon (Neolamarckia cadamba) progeny testing at Parung Panjang, Bogor, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 2295-2301. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic parameters of growth and wood quality in white jabon progeny test at 54 months old in Parung Panjang, Bogor. The 105 half-sib families obtained from 12 provenances were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with five replications. Wood quality was assessed both in a non-destructive way using a pilodyn and by destructive method using wood sample taker. Results indicated that the mean value ranged from 5.10 to 10.15 m for height, 6.67 to 15.30 cm for diameter, 2.30 to 3.62 cm for pilodyn penetration, 0.66 to 0.82 g/cm3 for wood density, 0.33 to 0.50 for specific gravity, and 66 to 111 % for moisture content, respectively. There were significant differences among 105 families for all traits except moisture content. The high heritability estimate was found for height (0.4-0.69) and basic density (0.27-0.59). Applying 80% selection intensity on diameter and leaving 84 best families in each block will produce a high total genetic gain. Pilodyn penetration had negative correlation with diameter, wood density, and specific gravity.

Download Full-text

Pengaruh Penambahan Abu Arang Tempurung Kelapa Pada Tanah Lempung Terhadap Hasil Uji Kompaksi

Paulus Civil Engineering Journal ◽

10.52722/pcej.v3i2.257 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 276-285

Author(s):

Brigita Suzanna ◽

Irwan Lie Keng Wong ◽

Monika Datu Mirring Palinggi

Keyword(s):

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Clay Soil ◽

Test Method ◽

Coconut Shell ◽

Dry Density ◽

Coconut Shell Ash ◽

American Society ◽

Index Value

The purpose of this research is to determine the physical properties of clay soil and to analyze the effect of adding coconut shell charcoal ash to the clay soil. The soil samples used in this study came from Tanralili District, Maros Regency, two sample points were taken and the variations in the levels of addition of coconut shell charcoal ash is 0%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%. The test method used refers to ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials). The tests carried out were testing the physical properties of the soil in the form of moisture content, specific gravity, Atterberg boundaries, filter analysis, and hydrometer analysis, then a compaction test was carried out to determine the maximum soil density. The results of the test obtained a moisture content value of 28.811%, a specific gravity of 2.58 g / cm3 so that it is classified as organic clay. As well as the plasticity index value of 9.926% with moderate plasticity from the 7% -17% interval. Then from the test results of soil compaction testing with the addition of coconut shell ash, the dry density (gdry) equal to 0.862, 0.886, 0.914, 0.943, 0.962, this means that the soil sample experienced an increase in dry density (gdry) of 11.60%. From the research results it can be concluded that the addition of coconut shell charcoal ash can increase the value of soil dry density so that it can be used to increase the value of the carrying capacity of clay soil.

Download Full-text

Biodiesel Production and Characterization from Used Vegetable Oil

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management ◽

10.4314/jasem.v25i4.7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 537-542

Author(s):

C.A. Odega ◽

G.T. Anguruwa ◽

C.O. Fakorede

Keyword(s):

Refractive Index ◽

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Cloud Point ◽

Vegetable Oil ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Flash Point ◽

International Standards ◽

Biodiesel Production ◽

Used Vegetable Oil

Biodiesel is a fuel produced from renewable resources; it is a clean alternative fuel, which has drawn the attention of energy researchers for the last two decades due to the disturbing effect of climate change caused by diesel fuel. This paper focuses on showcasing the qualities of biodiesel produced from used vegetable oil and the positive impact on the alarming change in climate today. This paper presents an experimental investigation on production of biodiesel from used vegetable oil (UVO) gotten from a road side bean cake (akara) seller. The oil that was intended to be thrown out was de-odoured and filtered to remove impurities. The filtered oil was then used for biodiesel production and characterized with physical and fuel properties such as density, viscosity, cloud point, refractive index, specific gravity, ash content, moisture content, flash point and cloud point. The results obtained were afterwards compared to ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and EN (Europe’s) international standards. Two biodiesels samples were produced at different temperatures but the same timings. The biodiesel were produced at 700C at 40mins (biodiesel A) and 1000C at 40mins (biodiesel B) with values of specific gravity (0.98 kg/m3; 0.90 kg/m3), density (936kg/m3; 882kg/m3), kinematic viscosity (1.5mm/s2; 5.5 mm/s2), cloud point (150C; 20C), flash point (2600C min; 2000C min), moisture content (0.07%; 0.04%), refractive index (1.4609; 1.4398) and ash point (0.24%; 0.01%) respectively. On comparison, biodiesel A couldn’t match up to the international standards while biodiesel matched up to the standards given.

Download Full-text

Physical properties of sessile oak (quercus petraea l) used by the wood industry in Kosovo

Technium: Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology ◽

10.47577/technium.v2i7.2009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (7) ◽

pp. 278-285

Author(s):

Rrahim Sejdiu ◽

Florit Hoxha ◽

Bujar Jashari ◽

Lulzim Idrizi

Keyword(s):

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Radial Direction ◽

Tangential Direction ◽

Quercus Petraea ◽

Sessile Oak ◽

Content Ratio ◽

Wet Condition ◽

Shrinkage Coefficient

The paper shows some physical properties of sessile oak obtained in Kosovo regions. In the study are shown: wood shrinkage, specific gravity, shrinkage coefficient for 1% change of moisture content, ratio of shrinkage in tangential and radial direction etc. The amount of volumetric shrinkage of sessile oak is 15.95%, heartwood part has an average shrinkage 15.41% in The shrinkage of sapwood part is 17.56%. Specific gravity at: wet condition: (1.013gr/cm3); 12% (0.853gr/cm3) and 0% (0.826gr/cm3) of moisture content. Specific gravity of heartwood at: wet condition (1.05gr/cm3); 12% (0.88gr/cm3); 0% (0.85gr/cm3). The specific gravity of sapwood at: wet condition (0.91gr/cm3); 12% (0.77gr/cm3); 0% (0.748gr/cm3). The ratio of average shrinkage between tangential and radial cutting direction is 1.71%. This ratio was significantly higher in sapwood than heartwood. Coefficient of shrinkage (changing 1% of moisture content) in the radial direction is 0.00196, and 0.00323 in tangential direction.

Download Full-text

Physiochemical analysis of oil extracted from Vitelleria paradoxa seed obtained from Wukari North Eastern Nigeria

International Journal of Science and Research Archive ◽

10.30574/ijsra.2021.4.1.0174 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 059-066

Author(s):

Azuaga TI ◽

Azuaga IC ◽

Okpaegbe UC ◽

Ibrahim AI ◽

Manasseh CK

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Melting Point ◽

Free Fatty Acid ◽

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content ◽

Iodine Value ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Acid Value ◽

Ash Content ◽

Saponification Value

Soxhlet extraction of oil from seeds of Vitelleria paradoxa was carried out using n-hexane as the solvent. Standards methods were adopted in the analysis of the physiochemical properties; moisture content, melting point, total ash content, pH, specific gravity, iodine value, saponification value, acid value, free fatty acid value and ester value were all evaluated. The oil recovery rate was good with 32.6% yield, moisture content of 3.1%, melting point of 52oC and pH 5.7. Total ash content was 50.3%, specific gravity of 0.9 g/cm3, iodine value 39 mg/L, saponification value 224.6 mgKOH/g, acid value 59.9 mgKOH/g free fatty acid (FFA) 29.9 mgKOH/L and ester value 164.7 mg/L. The results shows that oil from Vitelleria paradoxa seed holds the potentials for wider applications in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, lubricants and soap making.

Download Full-text

KEPADATAN URUGAN TANAH PADA PEKERJAAN PENATAAN LINGKUNGAN RUMAH NELAYAN KEDUNGMALANG KAB. JEPARA MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN STANDART PROCTOR & SANDCONE

Reviews in Civil Engineering ◽

10.31002/rice.v3i2.1648 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Yayan Adi Saputro ◽

Khotibul Umam ◽

Dhian Marhaendri Kakantini

Keyword(s):

Specific Gravity ◽

Moisture Content

Pekerjaan penataan lingkungan rumah nelayan kedungmalang kab. Jepara merupakan kegiatan oleh DPUPR Kabupaten Jepara Tahun 2018. Pada kegiatan ini harus menghasilkan pekerjaan sesuai dengan spesifikasi teknis yang telah ditentukan. Lokasi pekerjaan dilaksanakan di kecamatan Kedung kabupaten Jepara. Ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperhatikan dalam melaksanakan kegiatan urugan tanah, mulai dari tanah yang dipakai, metode pemadatan dan penentuan jumlah lintasan pemadatan sesuai dengan spesifikasi yang ada. Pada penelitian ini untuk memperoleh nilai kepadatan urugan tanah menggunakan pendekatan standart proctor dan sandcone. Hasil dari pengujian ini akan diperoleh nilai kepadatan dari perbandingan 2 metode pemadatan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Dari hasil pengujian Density sampel 1 sampai sampel 6 yakni berturut-turut senilai 1,41 g/cm3, 1,49 g/cm3, 1,57 g/cm3, 1,59 g/cm3, 1,67 g/cm3, 1,69 g/cm3. Hal ini berbanding lurus dengan hasil avarage moisture content yakni 26,6 %, 29,9 %, 33,4 % 34,3%, 38,0%, 40,3%.Specific Gravity diperoleh nilai sebesar 2,65 hal ini menunjukkan bahwa tanah yang digunakan masuk kategori tanah lempung organik. Pengujian sandcone ini sejumlah 5 sampel diperoleh hasil 95,08%, 97,54%, 98,36%, 96,72% dan 95,90%. menunjukkan bahwa kepadatan sudah masuk dalam spesifikasi pekerjaan timbunan tanah untuk perumahan dengan nilai kepadatan > 95%

Download Full-text