scholarly journals Suitability of Parkinsonia aculeata (L.) Wood Grown as an Architectural Landscape Tree in North Darfur State for Interior Design and Furniture

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Taha Elzaki ◽  
Nawal Ibrahim Idris ◽  
Mohamed Elsanosi Adam Habib ◽  
Tarig Osman Khider

Abstract Wood samples of Parkinsonia aculeata (L.) were collected from Al bohaira Gardens of Al Fashir Town (the capital of North Darfur State, Western Sudan) where they were planted as architectural landscape trees and studied to determine their physical and mechanical properties as potential wood species for structural and furniture purposes. Moisture content, wood density (basic and oven-dry), as well as radial and tangential shrinkage were determined. The mechanical properties studied included static bending strength, compression strength parallel to the grain, the modulus of elasticity (MOE), the modulus of rupture (MOR), and the maximum crushing strength. The obtained results were compared with those of the well-known dominant small hardwood tree in the same area (Boscia senegalensis ). The wood of P. aculeata has shown medium oven-dry density (534.0 kg m-3) with reasonable bark-to-wood and shrinkage ratio. Due to the acceptable bending and compression strength results, P. aculeata wood can be considered as a suitable wood for interior design and decoration work as well as its suitability for indoor furniture.

Holzforschung ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zefang Xiao ◽  
Yanjun Xie ◽  
Holger Militz ◽  
Carsten Mai

Abstract Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) sapwood was treated with glutaraldehyde (GA) and magnesium chloride (MgCl2) as a catalyst. The effects of treating conditions on the mechanical properties were examined. The weight percent gain (WPG) of thin veneer strips after leaching was highest at pH 4.0–4.5 and tensile strength measured in zero-span strength and finite-span strength decreased with decreasing pH in a range of 3.5–5.5. Sole treatment with MgCl2 also gradually decreased the tensile strength up to 25% with decreasing pH. At a fixed GA concentration (1.2 M), increasing MgCl2 concentration linearly diminished tensile strength. Conversely, increasing GA at a fixed MgCl2 concentration (1.5%) displayed the same effect, whereas in both cases zero-span strength loss was higher than finite span-strength loss. GA treatment of Scots pine sapwood stakes did not affect the modulus of rupture and the modulus of elasticity, but significantly reduced work to maximum load in bending and impact bending strength indicating embrittlement of wood. At the same time, compression strength increased with increasing WPG of GA. It is assumed that embrittlement caused by hydrolysis and crosslinking of cell wall polymers is compensated by enhanced compression strength thereby resulting in unchanged bending strength.


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomislav Sedlar ◽  
Bogoslav Šefc ◽  
Srđan Stojnić ◽  
Tomislav Sinković

This study quantified the physical and mechanical properties of sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) as a basis for assessing wood quality. The physical properties of oven-dry density, density at 12% MC, green density, basic density, longitudinal, radial, tangential and volumetric shrinkages were tested and the mechanical properties of bending strength, modulus of elasticity at bending, compression strength parallel to grain and compression strength in radial and tangential direction as well as of Brinell hardness on the cross, radial, and tangential section were determined. Five sycamore maple trees from Medvednica region were selected for the purposes of this research. The results were compared with known literature data on sycamore maple wood, beech wood from the same sight, and beech wood from Gorski Kotar region. For a better understanding of sycamore maple physiology, as well as for assessing the quality of wood products, the distribution of wood properties within the tree radius, from pith to bark, was investigated. There was a general bell shaped distribution, in the radial direction, in wood density, and mechanical properties of sycamore maple wood. Shrinkages decreased from pith to bark, except for tangential shrinkage with bell shaped pattern. All investigated wood densities of sycamore maple from Medvednica were similar to the findings of studies known in literature, as well as shrinkages, except for the lower longitudinal shrinkage. Investigated mechanical properties of sycamore maple wood were similar to the findings of studies known in literature, except for the lower bending strength and modulus of elasticity (MOE). Investigated sycamore maple indicated better dimensional stability than beech wood from two locations in the region, although it did not match the beech wood regarding mechanical properties, especially wood hardness.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Fanny Hidayati ◽  
Sri Sunarti ◽  
Teguh Setiaji ◽  
Arif Nirsatmanto

Red jabon is one of the fast growing species. It is growth well in tropical countries. It has a potential to fulfill the demand of wood. Tree imrovement program of this species has been done in Indonesia. However, information of wood properties related to tree improvement program of red jabon is limited. Therefore, wood properties such as physical and mechanical properties of this species at the progeny trial were needed to clarify. The aims of this research were to clarify the variation of physical and mechanical properties of red jabon from 5 families at5-year-old planted in Wonogiri, Central Java and relationship between air-dry density and mechanical properties. As the result, physical and mechanical properties were varied among 5 families. Based on the results, famili number 85 performed good result of physical and mechanical characteristics, eventhough the physical properties were not highest among 5 families but it was abouf the average value. Furthermore, this family showed the best values of all mechanichal characteristics tested. In addition, air-dry density has highly positive significantcorrelation with mechanical properties (static bending strength and compressive strength parallel to grain), suggesting that mechanical properties can be predicted by air-dried density.


2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 657-662
Author(s):  
Man Ping Xu ◽  
Fei Yan Guo ◽  
Kan Kan Zhou ◽  
Wei Ming Yang

Physical and mechanical properties of 40 kinds of typical wood species in Zhejiang province were studied in this experiment. Density, shrinkage rate, modulus of rupture,bending strength, compression strength, shear strength and hardness were measured and wood species were classified and evaluated by clustering analysis mehtod (CA) combined with membership function (MF) comprehensive evaluation according to these properties. The results showed that the two analysis methods achieved the similar results when screening first class wood which can be conclued that among the 40 kinds of species Quercus fabri, Dalbergia hupeana Cyclobalanopsis glauca, Lithocarpus harlandii and Lagerstroemia indica were the excellent quality. In the mean while the two analysis methods got the similar conclusion that wood properties of Pterocarya stenoptera were the worest as well. In addation, Camptotheca acuminata and Alniphyllum fortune according to CA and Ilex rotunda, and Cyclocarya paliurus according to MF were also the worest qulaity. The study provided powerful references for wood processing, application and directional cultivation of indigenous tree species in Zhejiang.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Asywendi Rukini

The gypsy composite ceiling of the sisal fibre amplifier is a potential environmentally friendly alternative replacing the commercial gyssum without fiber or a gypsy sum reinforcing fiber synthesis. In this study, manufactured a gypsy composite ceiling of a Sumbawa sisal fiber with a faction composition of the volume of 65% of a gypsy, cement 29% and sisal fiber 6%. The direction of fiber is variated with four conditions namely continuous fibre (SC) fiber woven (SW), discontinuous fibre (SDC) and hybrid fiber (SH). As a comparison of the use of Gypsy board without fiber with a fraction of the volume of a gypsy 65% and cement 35%. Then carried out physical testing (density test and water absorption) and mechanical testing of broken forces (modulus of rupture/MOR) and bending strength (modulus of elasticity/MOE). The results of physical testing showed an increase in the the density of a gypsy board of the 1.17 g/cm3 to ± 1.71 g/cm3 after reinforced fiber and absorbent water ± 42.76% for all fiber board. For the mechanical properties of MOR and MOE the highest value is produced by specimen with a directional continuous fiber direction (SC) of 10.58 MPa and 3890.6 MPa. And the lowest is owned specimen with a random discontinuous fiber direction (SDC) of 5.05 MPa and 1530.2 MPa. However, the value of fracture and bending of the SDC specimen is still higher than the commercial gypsy board without fiber. Feasibility analysis is performed by comparing the physical and mechanical properties of JIS A 5417-1992 and ISO 8336-2017 standards.


Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 717
Author(s):  
Dang Duc Viet ◽  
Te Ma ◽  
Tetsuya Inagaki ◽  
Nguyen Tu Kim ◽  
Nghiem Quynh Chi ◽  
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Acacia plants are globally important resources in the wood industry, but particularly in Southeast Asian countries. In the present study, we compared the physical and mechanical properties of polyploid Acacia (3x and 4x) clones with those of diploid (2x) clones grown in Vietnam. We randomly selected 29 trees aged 3.8 years from different taxa for investigation. BV10 and BV16 clones represented the diploid controls; X101 and X102 were the triploid clones; and AA-4x, AM-4x, and AH-4x represented neo-tetraploid families of Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia mangium, and their hybrid clones. The following metrics were measured in each plant: stem height levels, basic density, air-dry equilibrium moisture content, modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), compression strength, and Young’s modulus. We found that the equilibrium moisture content significantly differed among clones, and basic density varied from pith-to-bark and in an axial direction. In addition, the basic density of AA-4x was significantly higher than that of the control clones. Furthermore, the MOR of AM-4x was considerably lower than the control clones, whereas the MOE of X101 was significantly higher than the control values. The compression strength of AM-4x was significantly lower than that of the control clones, but AH-4x had a significantly higher Young’s modulus. Our results suggest that polyploid Acacia hybrids have the potential to be alternative species for providing wood with improved properties to the forestry sector of Vietnam. Furthermore, the significant differences among the clones indicate that opportunities exist for selection and the improvement of wood quality via selective breeding for specific properties.


BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 4693-4703
Author(s):  
Alperen Kaymakci ◽  
Bahadır Çağrı Bayram

Effects of the heat treatment parameters were evaluated relative to some physical and mechanical properties of poplar wood (Populus alba L.) with use of two of the prominent multi criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques: Entropy and The Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). To meet this objective, the test samples were heat-treated at 120, 150, 180, and 210 °C for 2 and 4 h in a laboratory-scale oven. With increasing temperature and duration, the shrinkage and swelling ratios of heat-treated samples were improved. However, the bending strength, modulus of elasticity, and compression strength generally decreased with increasing process temperature and duration. According to (MCDM) analyses, thermal modification definitely improved the physical properties of wood up to a point. Bending strength was found to be the most important determinant of heat treatment success. The other determinants were identified as swelling, compression strength, shrinkage, and modulus of elasticity, respectively. Also, the best results were obtained at 120 °C for 2 h. In general, heat treatment above 150 °C or 4 h is not recommended.


2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Sobhani ◽  
Abolghasem Khazaeian ◽  
Taghi Tabarsa ◽  
Alireza Shakeri

The purpose of this study was to determine some physical and mechanical properties of sandwich panels manufactured from the core of Paulownia wood and surfaces of multilayer of fiberglass and resins. Paulownia was selected among Hardwoods because of its s low density (0.26 g/cm3) and high strength/weight ratio. Eight treatments were used for experiments: Two kinds of fiberglass (needle and combination of the needle and curtain type), two various resins (polyester and epoxy) and two core thicknesses (9mm and 19mm). Physical properties including density, resistance to water absorption, Dimensional stability, and Mechanical Properties such as internal bonding, compressive and bending strength of panels were measured following ASTM Standard. The results indicated that panels with 19 mm thick core had lower density (0.5g/ cm3) compared to the 9mm thick panels (0.7g/cm3). Bigger volume of wood in the core of panels with higher thickness was the main reason of this result. The experimental results showed that thickness of wood was effective on the modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and compressive strength, significantly. Epoxy resin presented higher internal bond compared to the polyester resin. The two kind of fiberglass (needle one and the combination of needle and curtain type) didn’t have noticeable differences on mechanical properties. It also was found that Paulownia is a promising species for manufacturing sandwich panel.


2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
MN Rana ◽  
AK Das ◽  
M Ashaduzzaman

A study was conducted on coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) stem of Khulna region in Bangladesh. Important physical and mechanical properties were studied for 40-year-old tree. The test was done at different height positions (i.e., top, middle and bottom) and lateral positions (i.e., core and periphery). The average air dry and oven dry density of coconut stem was 400 and 460 kg/m3, respectively. The MOE and MOR values for air dry and oven dry conditions were 2374 and 2633 N/mm2 and 27.30 and 30.44 N/mm2. The compression strength in parallel to grain and perpendicular to grain for air dry and oven dry conditions were 12.41 and 12.85 N/mm2 and 9.28 and 9.64 N/mm2, respectively. There is a possibility to use the stem of coconut palm for different structural purposes.Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 50(1), 39-46, 2015


2020 ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
B. O. Bolshakov ◽  
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R. F. Galiakbarov ◽  
A. M. Smyslov ◽  
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...  

The results of the research of structure and properties of a composite compact from 13 Cr – 2 Мо and BN powders depending on the concentration of boron nitride are provided. It is shown that adding boron nitride in an amount of more than 2% by weight of the charge mixture leads to the formation of extended grain boundary porosity and finely dispersed BN layers in the structure, which provides a high level of wearing properties of the material. The effect of boron nitride concentration on physical and mechanical properties is determined. It was found that the introduction of a small amount of BN (up to 2 % by weight) into the compacts leads to an increase in plasticity, bending strength, and toughness by reducing the friction forces between the metal powder particles during pressing and a more complete grain boundary diffusion process during sintering. The formation of a regulated structure-phase composition of powder compacts of 13 Cr – 2 Mо – BN when the content of boron nitride changes in them allows us to provide the specified physical and mechanical properties in a wide range. The obtained results of studies of the physical and mechanical characteristics of the developed material allow us to reasonably choose the necessary composition of the powder compact for sealing structures of the flow part of steam turbines, depending on their operating conditions.


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