Mechanical properties of Ficus vallis-choudae (Delile), a lesser utilized species in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.15376/biores.15.3.6550-6560
Abstract: Declining availability of the prime economic species in the Nigerian timber market has led to the introduction of Lesser-Used Species (LUS) as alternatives. Their acceptability demands information on the technical properties of their wood. The… read more here.
Keywords: strength; vallis choudae; ficus vallis; properties ficus ... See more keywords
Estimation of toughness as a function of compression strength parallel to the grain of tropical woods
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DOI: 10.15376/biores.18.2.3590-3597
Abstract: Tropical species are widely used in construction, and their physical and mechanical properties have been important characteristics with direct impact on the design of structures, especially the strength and stiffness of wood applied in them.… read more here.
Keywords: strength; grain tropical; toughness; strength parallel ... See more keywords
Relationship between characteristic values of shear strength parallel to grain and tensile strength perpendicular to grain for tropical woods
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DOI: 10.15376/biores.19.4.7408-7417
Abstract: Wood, due to its complex anatomy, requires meticulous characterization that imposes several tests to be carried out to evaluate its properties. Normative codes adopt different specimens to this aim. Geometric specificities proposed by NBR 7190-3:2022… read more here.
Keywords: parallel grain; shear strength; strength parallel; perpendicular grain ... See more keywords