Resumen: En este artículo se presentan y discuten los resultados de un proyecto orientado a investigar el comportamiento mecánico de muros de corte típicos de construcciones de entramado ligero y construidos con bastidor de Eucalyptus grandis (eucalipto) de la Mesopot

Abstract: This paper presents and discusses the results of a project aimed at investigating the mechanical behaviour of typical shear walls of light frame constructions and built with frame of Argentinean Eucalyptus grandis (eucalipto). The research was carried out on

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Abstract: The proper choice of raw materials and manufacturing parameters for Cross Laminated Timber is essential to promote the proper bonding of the lamellas, aiming at their application in construction. However, few Brazilian species are currently used in the produc

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Abstract: The physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.), which had been impregnated with the water-based, copper-containing Korasit KS material from the Alkaline Copper Quaternary group, were investigated in this study. The wo

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Abstract: This study used non-destructive testing with ultrasonic and stress wave propagation to evaluate bending strength and stiffness of wood-polymer composites. Twelve composite plate products were produced with different formulations of polymer matrix (high- and l

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Resumen: El análisis del ciclo de vida (ACV) permite evaluar el impacto ambiental en las diferentes etapas de un diseño/producto. En el caso de la etapa de selección de materiales, entre las materias primas que tienen un mayor impacto ambiental y alto consumo energéti

Abstract: The life cycle analysis (LCA) allows to evaluate the environmental impact in the different stages of a design/product. In the case of the material selection stage, among the raw materials that has a high environmental impact and energy consumption is the stee

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Abstract: Forestry companies have invested in genetic improvement to increase wood production in a shorter amount of time. Thus, studies are needed to compare the properties of clonal and seminal wood materials. The objective of this study was to analyze physical and m

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess the properties of Nothofagus alpina (raulí) wood from thinning that originates from two sites with intensive silviculture and one similar to a secondary growth forest, with different soil, climatic conditions and

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Resumen: Para validar modelos numéricos de resistencia de estructuras, es necesario medir su deformación bajo carga. La dificultad de dicha medición aumenta con su tamaño y su complejidad. En el presente estudio se determina la geometría de una estructura laminar reti

Abstract: Numerical models of the resistance of structures must be validated through the measurement of their deformation under load, which is made difficult by size and complexity. In the present study, the geometry of a large reticular laminar structure is determined

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Abstract: Densification modification is an effective method to improve many properties of wood. However, densified wood is sensitive to humidity and is not dimensionally stable. The effect of thermal pretreatments on the dimensional change and humidity sensitivity of d

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Abstract: Papua New Guinea (PNG) has abundant natural forest resources but there are many constraints which need to be addressed to support the development of competitive value-added wood industries. There is a need to develop knowledge and capacity in wood science and

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Abstract: Wood can be used for fuel by direct burning, or as a raw material for other fuels; however, it is necessary to evaluate the energy properties to ensure the optimal use of this material. The most relevant characteristics to be analyzed are the higher heating v

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Abstract: Considering the limited existing literature on the combined effects of thermal treatment and weathering on the resistance of fast-growing pine wood to subterranean termites, this work deals with the resistance against subterranean termites of a thermally trea

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Abstract: Creep behavior of wood plays a fundamental role in precision processing of wood. In this work, experimental creep tests have been conducted to determine the influence of earlywood vessel location and moisture content on creep behavior of Quercus alba (white o

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Abstract: Aiming to develop a sustainable separation process reducing the water pollution, in this work Pinus pinaster (cluster pine) bark from a wood veneer industry was used for methylene blue and malachite green removal from aqueous systems. For single adsorption, t

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Abstract: Structural composite lumbers are used extensively in wooden structures. There are many reasons for choosing these materials, including their light weight, easy assemble, and low cost. Various studies have been conducted to increase the load carrying capacitie

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Abstract: Gmelina arborea is widely planted and produces many useful products. However, the upper portion of the stem might be useful for some practical applications if properly managed and harvested. In order to explore the potential of this residues, this study inves

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Abstract: For the mechanical characterization of Turkish fir and black pine, 400 board specimens with 22 mm× 50 mm × 420 mm were visually graded according to TS 1265 standard. Nondestructive tests were here upon performed using the stress wave method. After specimens w

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Abstract: Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) could be obtained from diverse lignocellulosic sources, among them wood. Regarding this, it is important to clarify if the shaft section of the tree could influence the CNF characteristics. This study evaluated cellulose nanofibers

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Abstract: Hydraulic testing of isolated sapwood from mature tree trunks is time-consuming and prone to errors, whereas the measurement of compression strength is a standardized and rapid wood technological application. In this study, we aimed to analyze if compression

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Abstract: In mushroom cultivation, it is important to be aware of the impact of the growing substrate. This study investigated the cultivation of various oyster mushrooms, including Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus citrinopileatus, and Pleurotus djamor, on different type

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Abstract: Softwoods are the basic and traditional raw materials for medium-density fiberboard production. However, sustainable consumption of wood material in the production of wood-based products requires material variety. Therefore, the usability of hardwood species

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Abstract: Faced with the need for innovation and waste reduction that the market demands, the high consumption of adhesive in the furniture industry led to the need and interest in studying ways to reduce this consumption, through changes in the bonding process without

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Abstract: In this study, different loading levels of cellulose nanofibril and borax were added as reinforcement in melamine-urea-formaldehyde adhesive to enhance the performance properties of plywood panels as engineered wood composites. Physical properties (density, t

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Resumen: La generación de nuevos materiales genéticos para atender las diversas demandas del mercado de la madera requiere una constante evaluación de sus propiedades tecnológicas. En el presente estudio, se evaluó el contenido relativo de duramen y albura a tres altu

Abstract: The generation of new genetic materials to meet the diverse demands of the wood market requires a continual evaluation of their technological properties. In the present study, heartwood and sapwood relative content at three stem heights (0,10 m, 2,80 m and 5,

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Abstract: In this study, the sustainable recycling of tire waste, which is frequently formed in the automotive industry, and the transformation of this recycling into valuable materials are in question. Waste tire pyrolysis oil obtained as a result of the pyrolysis of

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Abstract: According to the literature review, limited studies were performed related to the production of "without fastener and ready to assemble (RTA)" furniture made of wood-based panel materials with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and the evaluation of th

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Abstract: The problem of the presented research is stabilization of spruce chips in modified cement matrix of wood-cement composites and analysing the effect of the stabilisation on selected parameters of these composite materials. The matrix has an impact on the stabi

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Abstract: Bamboo contains water-soluble saccharides and carboxylic acid which have an anticoagulation effect on Portland cement, and the anticoagulation ingredients can directly influence the hydration reaction extent. Hydration product varieties and hydration product-

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Abstract: The fractometer is a device that breaks increment cores to measure fracture strength. The advantages of the device are that it is relatively fast, easy to use in the field, and it can perform direct strength measurements on increment cores. The main purpose o

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Abstract: The increasing use of wood in the forest industry and reduction of forest resources have prompted the paper industry to look for new materials. To this end, this study examined the biometric coefficients of the seven woody stems grown in different regions and

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