Relationships Between Non-Destructive Measurements and Mechanical Properties of Tropical Hardwoods

J. W. Van De Kuilen; Geert Ravenshorst

Relationships Between Non-Destructive Measurements and Mechanical Properties of Tropical Hardwoods

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Abstract

There are more than 1000 wood species worldwide available that have the potential to be used in structural applications. Many of these species are tropical hardwood species. In this paper, the mechanical and physical properties of a large number of tropical hardwoods are presented. They are investigated for relationships that are valid for all tropical hardwood species based on non-destructive measurable parameters. It is found that slope of grain and density can be used to describe the relationship between the mechanical properties of the entire dataset. However, slope of grain is difficult to identify and measure in practice. The dynamic modulus of elasticity in combination with density can be used as grading parameters on the basis of which a species can be assigned to multiple strength classes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	WCTE 2018 - World Conference on Timber Engineering
Publisher	World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 2018
Event	WCTE 2018: 2018 World Conference on Timber Engineering - Seoul, Korea, Republic of Duration: 20 Aug 2018 → 23 Aug 2018 http://wcte2018.kr

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Conference	WCTE 2018: 2018 World Conference on Timber Engineering
Abbreviated title	WCTE 2018
Country/Territory	Korea, Republic of
City	Seoul
Period	20/08/18 → 23/08/18
Other	WCTE is the world's premier forum for presenting and discussing the latest technical and architectural developments and innovations in wood or timber construction. WCTE is the most prestigious international event in timber engineering, engineered wood products and design of timber structures, which is held biennially in different parts of the world and attracts researchers, engineers and architects, code consultants and building officials, contractors and project managers, fabricators and suppliers from all continents. During WCTE 2018 the traditional focus on timber engineering and material science will be complemented by architecture related topics such as evaluation methods for green buildings and by an own platform for computer-based methods for modelling, parametric design, production, etc.
Internet address	http://wcte2018.kr

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Tropical hardwoods
slope of grain
density
dynamic modulus of elasticity

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Relationships Between Non-Destructive Measurements and Mechanical Properties of Tropical Hardwoods. / Van De Kuilen, J. W.; Ravenshorst, Geert.
WCTE 2018 - World Conference on Timber Engineering. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), 2018.

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