scholarly journals Service Life of Railway Wood Sleepers in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Djarwanto Djarwanto ◽  
Sihati Suprapti ◽  
Sri Rulliaty
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Schizophyllum Commune ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Wood Material ◽  
Railway System ◽  
Force Impact ◽  
Natural Wood ◽  
Wood Resistance ◽  
Eusideroxylon Zwageri

Wood offers natural advantages tremendously such as their elasticity, flexibility and resistance against compression as well as force impact.  Therefore, wood material is astonishingly better material than concrete for railway sleepers. In spite of wood material’s advantages, the material is susceptible to attack by organisms. This paper observes the service life of wood sleepers in Java, Indonesia. Wood sleepers were observed visually from the ground railway system, Banten Province includes wood species identification macroscopically and organism’s attack. Results reveal that natural wood resistance of the sleepers are relatively high, then sleepers were predicted to be last long. Sleepers wood species are teak (Tectona grandis), balau (Hopea sp.), merbau (Intsia bijuga), and ulin (Eusideroxylon zwageri). Sleepers were also found deteriorated by fungus during five months instalment. Decaying fungi observed are Dacryopinax sp., D. spathularia, Lentinus sp., Panus sp., Pycnoporus sp., P. sanguineus, Polyporus spp., Schizophyllum commune, and Trametes sp.

Influence of anatomy on the adhesion performance of four wood species

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e31942727
Author(s):  
João Gabriel Missia da Silva ◽  
Pedro Nicó de Medeiros ◽  
Denise Ransolin Soranso ◽  
Vinicius Peixoto Tinti ◽  
José Tarcísio da Silva Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Glue Line ◽  
Anatomical Characteristics ◽  
Ray Cells ◽  
Adhesion Performance ◽  
Adhesion Process

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of anatomical characteristics on the adhesion performance of Vatairea sp., Paulownia sp., Aspidosperma populifolium and Tectona grandis wood. Specimens for anatomical, physical and mechanical analyzes were produced from tangentially oriented boards. The treatments were joint glued from pieces of the same anatomical orientation (radial and tangential), evaluated for shear strength and glue line failure. The Vatairea sp wood had the highest specific gravity (0.74 g cm-3) and the Paulownia sp (0.34 g cm-3) wood was smaller. Aspidosperma populifolium species showed the highest shear strength in the glue line in the tangential and radial faces. The anatomical variables with higher influence on the wood adhesion process were pith ray cells and especially fibers that exhibit the greatest correlation with the shear strength of the glue line.

scholarly journals PLANNING OF EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES WITH THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE MODE OF FACING DSTP WITH A THIN SLED VENEER OF WOOD MAHAGONI

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Efimova ◽  
Tatyana Ishchenko ◽  
S. Dunaev
Keyword(s):  
Wood Species ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
Natural Wood ◽  
Cost Of Production ◽  
Wood Furniture ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Huge Variety

The modern market offers mainly furniture made from traditional materials: chipboard and fiberboard, faced with synthetic materials (films, plastics). However, despite the huge variety of synthetic materials, they cannot convey the original texture, color of natural wood. Furniture made of natural wood and furniture made of panel materials, faced with sliced veneer, are classified as premium furniture due to the high cost and shortage of valuable wood species. To reduce the cost of production, it is proposed to use thin sliced and peeled veneer with a thickness of 0.4 mm. The problem is that the most common veneering defect is glue leakage, which depends on many factors, as well as the lack of clear recommendations for the choice of veneering modes. In this regard, the problem of developing a mode for veneering chipboards with thin sliced veneer of mahogany wood is relevant and requires research. The paper identifies variable factors and factors that remained constant during research. The conditions for conducting experimental studies are also given. To develop a methodology for conducting experimental studies, the method of uniform- rotatable planning of a second-order experiment was used.

scholarly journals Testing the Antimicrobial Characteristics of Wood Materials: A Review of Methods

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tanveer Munir ◽  
Hélène Pailhories ◽  
Matthieu Eveillard ◽  
Mark Irle ◽  
Florence Aviat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wood Species ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
The Other ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Wood Material ◽  
Antimicrobial Potential ◽  
Microbial Survival ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Inert Surfaces

Some wood species have antimicrobial properties, making them a better choice over inert surfaces in certain circumstances. However, the organic and porous nature of wood raises questions regarding the use of this material in hygienically important places. Therefore, it is reasonable to investigate the microbial survival and the antimicrobial potential of wood via a variety of methods. Based on the available literature, this review classifies previously used methods into two broad categories: one category tests wood material by direct bacterial contact, and the other tests the action of molecules previously extracted from wood on bacteria and fungi. This article discusses the suitability of these methods to wood materials and exposes knowledge gaps that can be used to guide future research. This information is intended to help the researchers and field experts to select suitable methods for testing the hygienic safety and antimicrobial properties of wood materials.

scholarly journals DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK KULIT JATI (Tectona grandis Linn F) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN JAMUR PELAPUK KAYU Schizophyllum commune Fries

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferry Vernando Hutabarat ◽  
Farah Diba ◽  
Lolyta Sisillia
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Schizophyllum Commune ◽  
Wood Decay ◽  
Petri Dish ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Decay Fungi ◽  
Wood Decay Fungi

The aim of the research was to examine the antifungal activity and the most effective concentration of teak bark (Tectona grandis Linn F) extract in inhibiting wood decay fungi Schizophyllum commune Fries. Teak bark was derived from BKPH Ledok, Sambong district, Blora Regency, West Java. The Teak bark made into particle with size pass of 40 mesh and retained 60 mesh. Then one kilogram of teak bark particle was maceration with 10 liter of aquadest. The extract then mixes with potatoes dextrose agar (PDA) with several concentration i.e. 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% and pour into petri dish. One isolate of Schizophyllum commune was put in the center of PDA in each petri dish then incubated for nine days. The bioactive compound of extract teak bark was evaluation used phytochemical screening. Result of the research showed that teak bark extract at concentration 0.25% and 0.5% has antifungal activity values was 27.98% and 40.38% and categorized as medium inhibition growth of S. commune. Meanwhile at concentration 0.75% and 1% the AFA values was 59.94% and 65.51% categorized as strong inhibition growth of S. commune. The bioactive compounds from phytochemical screening test were alkaloid, flavonoid, terpenoid, fenolik, antrakuinon, and saponin. The extract of teak bark with concentration 0.75% and 1% are the most effective concentrations in inhibiting the growth of wood decay fungi S. commune Fries.Keywords : antifungal, phytochemical screening test, Schizophyllum commune, Tectona grandis

scholarly journals Vpliv podnebnih sprememb na dinamiko glivnega razkroja lesa v Sloveniji

2021 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Miha Humar ◽  
Boštjan Lesar ◽  
Davor Kržišnik
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Climate Index ◽  
Fungal Decay ◽  
Monthly Average ◽  
Temperature And Precipitation ◽  
Rainy Days ◽  
Precipitation Events

The intensity of fungal decay depends mainly on wood species, temperature and precipitation events. To estimate the planned service life of wood and to determine the maintenance intervals of wooden buildings, it is necessary to assess how wood behaves in a given environment. There are a variety of models that have been developed to assess the loading of wood. The approach most commonly used in practice is that developed by Theodore Scheffer. Scheffer proposed a climate index (Scheffer climate index) based on the number of rainy days and monthly average temperatures. Based on these data, Scheffer climate index for chosen locations in Slovenia was calculated. The results of the analysis of climatic conditions show that the Schef%fer climate index is higher than it was decades ago at most of the analysed sites in Slovenia. The intensity of decomposition increased at all analysed locations, with the exception of Portorož. The largest increase in the Scheffer climate index was ob%served in Rateče.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF EFFICIENCY OF NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC IMPREGNATING COMPOSITIONS FOR BIRCH WOOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-198
Author(s):  
Larisa Belchinskaya ◽  
A. Dmitrenkov ◽  
Konstantin Zhuzhukin
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Vegetable Oils ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Sunflower Oil ◽  
Corn Oil ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Birch Wood ◽  
Hydrophobic Properties ◽  
Natural Wood ◽  
Oil Sunflower

The article is devoted to the study of technologies for the use of used motor and vegetable oils for hydrophobizing treatment of birch wood. In this work, synthetic and semi-synthetic engine oil is used to impregnate wood; spent corn oil, sunflower oil, organosilicon liquid GKZh-11, industrial impregnating composition of ZhTK. The effectiveness of the impregnating compositions is estimated by the indicators of water absorption and swelling in two mutually perpendicular directions (radial, tangential). Spent motor and vegetable oils saturate wood quite well and give it hydrophobic properties. At the same time, impregnation of birch wood with used engine oil (OMM) allows to improve water absorption of birch wood by 52.1% compared to natural wood and by 21% compared to water absorption. Thus, the processing of birch wood with used motor and vegetable oils makes it possible to utilize production waste and improve the properties of low-value wood species with a significant increase in its resistance to external influences.

scholarly journals Investigation of factors influencing the operational characteristics of traction transformers

2021 ◽  
Vol 274 ◽  
pp. 13007
Author(s):  
Dilmurod Yusupov ◽  
Odiljon Kutbidinov ◽  
Shakhboz Samadov ◽  
Eldor Abdullaev
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Operational Characteristics ◽  
Railway System

This article presents the results of visual inspections and a brief statistical analysis of the data obtained in order to identify the observed defects in traction transformers of ODTsE 5000 / 25 B and OTsR 5600/25 types in operation in the railway system. The analysis revealed that the main parameters that determine the operational characteristics of traction transformers are windings and insulation. Recommendations for the prevention of faults in traction transformers and increase their service life have been developed.

scholarly journals Effect of Wood-Fiber Geometry Size on Mechanical Properties of Wood-Fiber from Neolamarckia Cadamba Species Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Mohd Sukhairi Mat Rasat ◽  
Razak Wahab ◽  
Amran Shafie ◽  
Ahmad Mohd Yunus AG. ◽  
Mahani Yusoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Wood Fiber ◽  
Wood Particle ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Natural Wood ◽  
Particle Geometry

Using natural wood-fiber as reinforcement in commercial thermoplastics is gaining momentum due to its high specific properties and renewable resources. In this study, the effect of wood particle geometry size on mechanical properties of thermoplastics composite was investigated. The wood species that has been chosen is Kelempayan species (Neolamarckia cadamba) and reinforced with polypropylene using fiber geometry size of 75 and 250 ?m. Thermoplastic composites were produced from two types of ratio (30:70 and 10:90) between wood-fiber and polypropylene. Static bending and tensile strength were tested. The result showed that wood-fiber from 75 ?m geometry sizes with ratio of 30:70 between wood-fiber and polypropylene was most suitable in producing thermoplastic composites. The geometry sizes of wood particle as well as the ratio between wood-fiber and polypropylene were found to influence the mechanical properties of the thermoplastic composites.

scholarly journals Condition of production and operation of railway sleepers from various materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Татьяна Курьянова ◽  
Tatyana Kuryanova ◽  
Алексей Платонов ◽  
Aleksey Platonov ◽  
Марина Михеевская ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Railway Track ◽  
Natural Wood ◽  
Coniferous Wood ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Whole Life Cycle ◽  
Production And Operation ◽  
Modified Wood

Sleepers are elements of the upper structure of the railway track. When choosing a material for the manufacture of sleepers, we are based on such basic factors as cost for the whole life cycle and performance characteristics. In connection with the depletion of wood stocks in the world and the short life of wooden sleepers, the process of using sleepers made of reinforced concrete, metal and plastic goes intensively. The service life of pine sleepers is no more than 12-15 years, reinforced concrete sleepers are about 30-50 years old, plastic ones are up to 40 years old, and metal ones are 50-60 years old. However, wooden sleepers differ in the least cost, they practically do not have restrictions on the laying areas, and in some cases have a clear advantage over other materials. Reinforced concrete, metal and plastic sleepers are more expensive than wooden ones, have a longer payback period and are recommended to be laid on roads with high freight intensity, where they can pay off as quickly as possible. It is possible to reduce the shortcomings of sleepers made of natural wood, using modified hardwood for their manufacture, which, by pressing, will be stronger than the sleepers made of natural wood, which, in its physical and mechanical properties, is not inferior to sleepers made of natural coniferous wood. However, a certain disadvantage of the modified wood is its ability to change size and shape with increasing humidity. Stabilization of sizes and forms of modified wood can be increased by impregnating it with the composition of antiseptic with stabilizer. The predicted service life of sleepers from modified wood can be significantly higher than that of wooden sleepers made of natural coniferous wood.

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