Studies on the influence of moisture and specific gravity on the strength properties of mango wood (Mangifera indica)

Influence of moisture and specific gravity on the strength of mango wood is discussed. The co-efficient of correlation between specific gravity and breaking strength was found to be non-significant. The relation of strength and moisture was found to be highly significant. The mean strength values indicated a reduction in strength when the moisture increased from 8.5 to 18.8%. However no appreciable difference in strength values could be observed when moisture increased above 37%. The strength-moisture relationship is a straight line, passing approximately through the fibre saturation point. By using the exponential formula, the breaking strength corresponding to any moisture level between zero and fibre saturation can be determined.

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Auteurs principaux: Unnikrishnan Nair, N., Ravindran, K., Pillai, A.G.G.
Format: article biblioteca
Langue:English
Publié: 1979
Sujets:Engineering, Fisheries, Mangifera indica, strength properties, timber, construction material, marine structures,
Accès en ligne:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/33476
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