Evaluation of mechanical strengths of tropical hardwoods: proposal of probabilistic models
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DOI: 10.1007/s00107-020-01521-0
Abstract: The characteristic value of compressive strength parallel to the grain is used to design structural members in bridges, houses and buildings. Such value is obtained based on experimental tests. The Brazilian standard proposes equations to… read more here.
Keywords: hardwoods proposal; strengths tropical; tropical hardwoods; proposal probabilistic ... See more keywords
The impact of natural and artificial weathering on the anatomy of selected tropical hardwoods
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DOI: 10.1163/22941932-bja10028
Abstract: The effect of natural and artificial weathering on the anatomy of seven tropical hardwoods: Bangkirai (Shorea obtusa Wall.), Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Wild.), Cumaru Rosa (Dipteryx magnifica (Ducke) Ducke), Ipé (Tabebuia serratifolia Nichols.), Jatobá (Hymenaea… read more here.
Keywords: artificial weathering; weathering anatomy; tropical hardwoods; anatomy ... See more keywords