Modulus of Elasticity of Schizolobium amazonicum Wood Evaluated by Transversal Vibration Technique

Abstract:

Schizolobium amazonicum is being much used in Brazil for several purposes because, besides being a native Brazilian wood specie, has important features such as low density and small incidence of natural defects. At this point, researches with the purpose of obtaining further knowledge of their properties are being conducted to better targeting their use. The aim of this research is to evaluate the modulus of elasticity of structural size pieces of Schizolobium amazonicum wood using the technique of transverse vibration. Tests were carried out using 30 pieces (standard moisture content 12%) with sizes of 3 cm x 15 cm x 2.5 m. The average value of elastic modulus determined for lumber of Schizolobium amazonicum was interesting to its low specific gravity.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 912-914)
• Pages: 247-250
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.912-914.247
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: Diego Henrique de Almeida*, Raquel Schmitt Cavalheiro, Fabiane Salles Ferro, Tiago Hendrigo de Almeida, André Luis Christoforo, Carlito Calil Junior, Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr
• Keywords: Elasticity Modulus, Timber Structures, Transverse Vibration Technique

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