Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard
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In this study the effect of resin content and press time of particleboard from Date palm residues, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Tamarix residues and prosopis (Mesquite) producted were investigated in southern of Iran.Variable factors as resin content (9, 10 and 11 percent) and press time (5, 6 and 7 minutes) ...
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In this study the effect of resin content and press time of particleboard from Date palm residues, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Tamarix residues and prosopis (Mesquite) producted were investigated in southern of Iran.Variable factors as resin content (9, 10 and 11 percent) and press time (5, 6 and 7 minutes) and total of 27 boards were fabricated. Other factors such as type of resin (UF), hardener content (2 percent) type of hardener (NH4Cl) press closing time (4.5 mm/sec.), board density (0.7 gr/cm3) press pressure (30 kg/cm2) and press temperature (160 °C)were held constant.All boards were tested according to DIN-68763 standard. The factorial experimental design at completely random test was used. The results of this study could be summarized as follows:Increasing the resin content from 9 to 11 percent, MOE and IE and decreased thickness swelling after two and 24 hours immersion in water. The results revealed that the polymerization of resin and wood is better at 11 percentresincontentand6 minutes of press time.
Composite wood products
Abolfazl Kargarfard; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Kazem Doosthosseini; Ahmad Jahan latibari; Amir Nourbakhsh
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In this investigation, experimental boards were produced using beech wood particle, mat moisture content gradient at 0,3 and 6%, two press temperature sat 165and 1850 C and two press times at 3 and 5 minutes. 36 sample boards produced and the physical and mechanical properties of those tested.The results ...
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In this investigation, experimental boards were produced using beech wood particle, mat moisture content gradient at 0,3 and 6%, two press temperature sat 165and 1850 C and two press times at 3 and 5 minutes. 36 sample boards produced and the physical and mechanical properties of those tested.The results indicated that mat moisture content gradient had significantly effected on modified of modulus of elasticity of boards, and with increasing mat moisture content gradient, the MOE of boards increased. Also in 0% mat moisture content gradient, increasing of press time, modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity decreased. However with increasing mat moisture content gradient, increasing of press time caused of these properties modified.On the other hand an inverse relationship observed between mat moisture content gradient and internal bond of boards that due to of negative effect of increasing of vapor pressure were on resin bond quality in middle layer. But with increasing press time from 3 to 5 minutes, the internal bond of boards increased. The results of thickness swelling measurement indicated that with increasing mat moisture content gradient, the thickness swelling of boards increased. However, when press time increased, the thickness swelling of boards decreased.
Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Kazem Doosthosseini; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Mazyar Radkyan
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In this investigation feasibility of Beech slabs in particleboards production were prepared at three different contents resin of 9, 10, and 11 percent, press temperatures of 165°C and 175°C and hardener contents of 1.5 and 2.5 percent.Based on the DIN-68763 standard physical and mechanical properties ...
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In this investigation feasibility of Beech slabs in particleboards production were prepared at three different contents resin of 9, 10, and 11 percent, press temperatures of 165°C and 175°C and hardener contents of 1.5 and 2.5 percent.Based on the DIN-68763 standard physical and mechanical properties including MOR, MOE, IB, and thickness swelling (after 2 and 24 immersion in water) were tested.According to the factorial experimental design at completely random test was analysis. The potential utilization of Beech slabs residues in particleboard production including: resin content (11%), press time (6 min.), press temp. (175°C), and hardener contents (2.5%) were found.
Composite wood products
Abolfazl Kargarfard; Amir Nourbakhsh
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The purpose of this study was to examine the utilization of grape lignocellulosic pruning as a raw material in particleboard manufacturing. Experimental boards were produced with using grape wood particles, resin content (UF resin) at 10 and 12% and press time at 5 and 6 minutes. 18 samples boards were ...
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The purpose of this study was to examine the utilization of grape lignocellulosic pruning as a raw material in particleboard manufacturing. Experimental boards were produced with using grape wood particles, resin content (UF resin) at 10 and 12% and press time at 5 and 6 minutes. 18 samples boards were produced and tested.The modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) of all boards modified significantly with increasing resin content. However MOR and MOE increased with increasing press time; but MOR and MOE of boards at 5 and 6 minutes of press time had not significantly different.The results of this study showed that resin content and press time had a linear relationship with internal bonding (IB) of boards. The highest IB amount achieved under condition of resin content at 12% and press time at 6 minutes. Nevertheless IB of all boards were higher than DIN standard .The suitable IB of boards caused that thickness swelling (T.S) of boards after 2 and 24 hours soaking in water were as good as standard level. However the minimum T.S of boards observed in boards with 12% resin content.The results of this study showed that grape pruning residues can be utilized as a suitable lignocellulosic raw material in particleboard industries. Also in order to achieve better mechanical and mechanical properties of boards, using poplar wood with grape residues special with 10% resin cotent consumption could be recommende
Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Taghi Tabarsa; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Fardad Golbabaei
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Laminated veneer lumber (L. V. L) manufactured from Maple and Alder wood is investigated. Three levels of layer thicknesses of 2, 3 and 4mm. were investigated. Bending strength (MOR and MOE), CompressionThe results of this investigation indicated that laminated wood strength of samples produced from ...
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Laminated veneer lumber (L. V. L) manufactured from Maple and Alder wood is investigated. Three levels of layer thicknesses of 2, 3 and 4mm. were investigated. Bending strength (MOR and MOE), CompressionThe results of this investigation indicated that laminated wood strength of samples produced from Alder layers are superior to Maple. Statistical analysis of the results showed that the effect of wood species on strength properties was significantly different at 99% level. Layer thicknesses also showed significant effect on strength increasing layer thicknesses from 2 to 4 mm. caused a reduction on MOE and improved impact properties.The results of this investigation also showed that Alder layers at 4 mm. Is superior to Maple layers in impact properties.
Composite wood products
Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Fardad Golbabaei; Morteza Nazeryan
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Decreasing availability of raw material for Iranian wood industries and the need to conserve our limited natural forests initiated research concerning the utilization of fast-growing species in particleboard production. The objective of this study was to investigate the possibility of particleboard production ...
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Decreasing availability of raw material for Iranian wood industries and the need to conserve our limited natural forests initiated research concerning the utilization of fast-growing species in particleboard production. The objective of this study was to investigate the possibility of particleboard production from wood of two- year- old coppices of 17 experimental populus clones grown under intensive culture in the "Alborz Research Center" near Tehran. The furnish contained mixture of stem and branch wood with bark used to make 51 sample boards (3 board from each clone). Modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), internal bond strength (IB), thickness swelling and water absorption of the specimens were tested. The results indicate that sample boards made from Populus euramericana costanzo and populus euramericana 561.41 had significantly the highest MOR and MOE. But there was no significant differences in the internal bonding strength between different clones, while, those sample boards made from populus nigra betulifolia and Populus nigra nivea showed significantly the lowest percentages of thickness swelling. The average physical and mechanical properties of the particleboard samples produced from two- year- old coppices of poplar clones compared favourably to boards made from natural grown beech wood. Therefore, using UF resin, particleboard with acceptable quality particleboards can be produced from two- year- old poplar clones.
Amir Nourbakhsh; Bohuslav V.Kokta; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Ahmad Jahan latibari; Abolfazl Kargarfard
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This study investigates the effect of maleic anhydride polypropylene (MAPP) addition as a coupling agent at four levels and also the type of cellulosic materials as a reinforcing component on processing and mechanical properties of modified Populus deltoides fiber and flour/ polypropylene composites.The ...
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This study investigates the effect of maleic anhydride polypropylene (MAPP) addition as a coupling agent at four levels and also the type of cellulosic materials as a reinforcing component on processing and mechanical properties of modified Populus deltoides fiber and flour/ polypropylene composites.The results indicate that the interfacial bond between reinforcing-fiber/ flour and the matrix show great influence on the mechanical properties of composites. Furthermore it has been demonstrated that the addition of coupling agent during processing significantly improves the mechanical properties of fiber/ flour polypropylene composites. The results of this investigation indicates that the highest the mechanical properties of composites are as follow; The mechanical properties of the poplar fiber with 2% MAPP is higher than poplar flour without MAPP, which proves that the addition of functional group C=O acts as a good bonding agent. The notched Impact Izod strength value of poplar fiber with 2% MAPP is less than pure PP. But it is higher than other treatments. The results indicate that the interfacial bond between reinforcing fibers and flour with polymer matrix modified MAPP play a significant role in improving the measured mechanical properties of the composites.
Abolfazl Kargarfard; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Fardad Golbabaei; Reza Hajihassani
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In order to investigate the influence of processing variables such as particle drying temperature, press temperature and hardner consumption on wood acidity and bonding performance of UF resin, experimental boards were produced using beech wood particle, drying temperature varied at 80, 110 and 140°C, ...
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In order to investigate the influence of processing variables such as particle drying temperature, press temperature and hardner consumption on wood acidity and bonding performance of UF resin, experimental boards were produced using beech wood particle, drying temperature varied at 80, 110 and 140°C, press temperature at 150, 165 and 180°C and hardner consumption at 1, 1.5 and 2% (based on solid content of UP resin). Eighty one sample boards were produced and tested. The results of physical and mechanical properties measurements were as follows: Modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity of boards produced with particles dried at 80°C were higher than 110 and 140°C. Application of 2% hardener with increasing press temperature decreased MOR and MOE. Internal bonding of boards were measured and the results indicated that drying temperature had significantly effected the IB and boards produced with particles dried at 80 and 140°C, produced highest IE and lowest IE was belong to 110°C. The effect of hardner consumption was statistically significant and the highest IB was belonging to 2% hardner consumption. The results of thickness swelling measurement after 2 hr. soaking in water indicated that T.S2 of boards produced with particles dried at 140°C were the lowest. The combined effect of press temperature and hardner consumption on T.S2 was statistically significant and at 2% hardner consumption with increasing press temperature, increased thickness swelling.
Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Ahmad Jahan latibari; Fardad Golbabaei; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Hossein Hosseinkhani
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In this experiment the optimum condition of particleboard uom Date palm residues and prosopis (Mesquite) produced in southern part of Iran was investigated. Variable factors as type of raw-material (Date palm and prosopis), resin content (9, 10 and 11 percent) and press time (5, 6 and 7 minutes) and ...
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In this experiment the optimum condition of particleboard uom Date palm residues and prosopis (Mesquite) produced in southern part of Iran was investigated. Variable factors as type of raw-material (Date palm and prosopis), resin content (9, 10 and 11 percent) and press time (5, 6 and 7 minutes) and total of 18 combinations of variables were investigated.Other factors such as type of resin (UF), hardner content (2 percent) type of hardner (NH4CI)press closing time (4.5 mm/sec.), board density (0.7gr/cm3) press pressure (30 kg/cm2) and press temperature (160 C) were held constant.All boards were tested according to DIN-68763 standard. The factorial experimental design at completely random blocks test was used. The results of this study could be summarized as follows: Increasing the resin content from 9 to 11 percent increased MOR, MOE and ID and decreased thickness swelling after two and 24 hours immersion in water.The highest internal bond (IB) was related to prosopis (Mesquite) boards made at 5 minute, prass time. As far as production of date plam and prosopis (Mesquite) wood is concerned, the results revealed that the polymerization of resin and wood is better at 11 percent resin content and 5 minutes of press time. Date palm residues are important with treatment process according to reference. NO. One. Shape and dimension of chipped and flaked particles of date palm residues are important, because type and characteristics of species are different, in the mean time, as date palm residues has very high bulk density and specific surfaces than prosopis (Mesquite) which it has inverse effect on both physical and mechanical properties, thus it should be considered during the process of particleboards production.
Composite wood products
Amir Nourbakhsh; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Abolfazl Kargarfard
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In this research solid wood properties of sound absorption coefficient in over frequency were investigated. Sound absorption at 2000, 4000 and 8000 in Hertz Frequencies was measured on the influence of effective factors in solid wood. Solid wood variable factors were species (Beech, Poplar and Alder), ...
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In this research solid wood properties of sound absorption coefficient in over frequency were investigated. Sound absorption at 2000, 4000 and 8000 in Hertz Frequencies was measured on the influence of effective factors in solid wood. Solid wood variable factors were species (Beech, Poplar and Alder), fiber direction (Longitudinal, Radial and Tangential) and Frequencies (2000, 4000 and 8000 in hertz). Data was analyzed using factorial experimental design at completely random blocks and DMRT test. The measurements were taken using the sound absorption with standing waves apparatus type 4002. The results of this research indicate that sound absorption at frequencies 2000, 4000 and 8000 in hertz were in maximum level for poplar wood. Longitudinal direction in solid wood had sound absorption maximum levels. Radial and Tangential direction have less sound absorption than Longitudinal direction respectively. Therefore this investigation showed that sound absorption with increasing frequency of 2000 to 8000 hertz, maximum level was considered.
Composite wood products
Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Fardad Golbabaei; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Homayon Solimani ashtiani
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In order to manufacture particleboard from various populus clones species grown in four years short - rotation, eighteen clones from different species of populus grown in "Alborz Research Center" with a control sample of Beech from Caspian Forests totally 19 combination spicement were collected and 3 ...
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In order to manufacture particleboard from various populus clones species grown in four years short - rotation, eighteen clones from different species of populus grown in "Alborz Research Center" with a control sample of Beech from Caspian Forests totally 19 combination spicement were collected and 3 boards from each treatment totally 57 experimental sample boards were produced.The effects of different species and clones of populus on physical and mechanical properties of boards were studied. The results showed that clones P.d 77.51 and P.e.561.41 grown four years had the maximum modulus of repture (MaR). The P.e. 561.41, P.e. vernirubensis showed a high modulus of elasticity (MOE), and internal bonding (IB) was the maximum in P.d. 44.9, P.n. 63.135. The minimum amount of thickness swelling after 2 hours - immersion were belong to P.d. 77.51, P.n. 42.78 and the thickness swelling after 24 hours immersion were belong to P.n. 63.135 , P.e. 42.78. respectively.It has been shown that most of the different populous clones grown four years - rotation, have the higher applicable properties than control sample for particleboard.The results of this study showed that it is possible to use 4-years-old wood of P.e. 561.41, P.d. 77.51, P.e vernirubensis, P.n. 63.135, P.e. 44.9 woods for particleboard manufacture.
Composite wood products
Ahmad Jahan latibari; Habibalah Arabtabar; Fardad Golbabaei; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abbas Fakhryan roghani
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Laminated beam ( LB.) and laminated veneer lumber ( LVL) manufactured from maple, hornbeam and beech wood is investigated. Three levels of press pressures at 30, 35, 40 kg/cm2, three levels of layer thicknesses of 2, 3, 4 mm and tangential and radial layers are investigated. Bending strength (MOR and ...
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Laminated beam ( LB.) and laminated veneer lumber ( LVL) manufactured from maple, hornbeam and beech wood is investigated. Three levels of press pressures at 30, 35, 40 kg/cm2, three levels of layer thicknesses of 2, 3, 4 mm and tangential and radial layers are investigated. Bending strength (MOR and MOE) and shear strength were measured according to ASTM 1186 and 905 respectively.The results of this investigation indicated that laminated wood strength of samples produced from hornbeam layers is superior to beech and beech is superior to maple. Statistical analysis of the results showed that the effect of wood species on strength properties is significantly different at 99% level. Press pressure also showed significant effect on strength. Increasing press pressure improved bending properties, but the highest shear strength was observed at 30 kg/cm2. Cutting direction did not influence bending strength and only influenced the shear strength. Even though the initial anticipation was the fact that thinner layer will produce stronger laminated wood. But the results or this study showed that layer thickness did not significantly affect strength properties.
Composite wood products
Reza Hajihassani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Fardad Golbabaei
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In this investigation Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood for particle -board production and determinating physical and mechanical properties of boards have been studied. Variable factors such as resin content in three levels (9, 10 and 11 percent) and press time in three levels (5, 6 and 7 minutes) were investigated.Other ...
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In this investigation Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood for particle -board production and determinating physical and mechanical properties of boards have been studied. Variable factors such as resin content in three levels (9, 10 and 11 percent) and press time in three levels (5, 6 and 7 minutes) were investigated.Other factors such as resin type, hardner type, closing press time, mat moisture, board density and etc. were assumed constant. Three boards were produced for each combination of variables. Based on the DIN-68763 standard physical and mechanical properties including Modulus of Rupture (MGR), Modulus of Elastisity (MOE), Internal Bonding (IB) and thickness swelling (TS2 and TS24) after 2 and 24 hours immersion in water were tested.Based on the factorial experimental design at completely random block test data was analysis. The rcsuHs showed that polymerization of resin could be better at the amount of 11 percent resin content and 7 minutes of press time for partideboard production from Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood.
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Amir Nourbakhsh; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Hossein Hosseinkhani; Kamyar Salehi
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The physical and mechanical properties were determined of particleboards produced from Tamarix wood using 3 resin contents (9, 10 and 11%) and 3 pressing times (5, 6 and 7 min). Other factors such as resin type, hardener type, closing press time, mat moisture and board density (etc.) were assumed invariable. ...
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The physical and mechanical properties were determined of particleboards produced from Tamarix wood using 3 resin contents (9, 10 and 11%) and 3 pressing times (5, 6 and 7 min). Other factors such as resin type, hardener type, closing press time, mat moisture and board density (etc.) were assumed invariable. Three boards were. produced for each combination of the 2 variable types. Based on DIN-68763 standard physical and mechanical properties including modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), internal bond (IB) strength and thickness swelling after 2 and 24 h immersion in water (TS2 and TS24) were tested. The best results were obtained with 11% resin and 6 min pressing time.
Abolfazl Kargarfard; Ali akbar Enayati; Ahmad Jahan latibari; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh
Composite wood products
Ahmad Jahan latibari; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Fardad Golbabaei
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The influence of production variable such as residues moisture content at time of chipping or flaking, hardner and press time on properties of particleboard from date palm residues is investigated. Each variable was investigated at three different levels and a total of 24 combinations of variables were ...
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The influence of production variable such as residues moisture content at time of chipping or flaking, hardner and press time on properties of particleboard from date palm residues is investigated. Each variable was investigated at three different levels and a total of 24 combinations of variables were studied. The results of this investigation indicate that:
- Residues moisture content at the time of chipping or flaking affects both physical and mechanical properties of boards. MOR and MOE of board made from flakes produced by dry chipping and either wet or dry flaking was higher than others and its dimensional stability was better.
Chipping or flaking moisture did not affect IB significantly.
- Hardner consumption did not significantly influence the properties, but increasing hardner consumption to 3 percent of resin content (solid basis) improved board properties.
- Press time also did not influence board properties and for the production of 15 mm. boards, either 5 or 6 minutes press time can be used.
-For the production of boards to satisfy DIN requirement, following variable combination can be utilized: dry chipping - wet flaking, 3 percent hardner and 6 minutes press time.
Ahmad Jahan latibari; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abolfazl Kargarfard; Habib alah Arabtabar
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pH and buffering capacity of nine Iranian commercial hardwoods from Caspian sea forests are determined. Selected woods includes Elm, Maple, Hornbeam, (White beech), basswood (lime tree), Alder, Beech, Persimmon (diospyros lutos), Oak and Ironwood. This study was conducted using procedure developed Johns ...
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pH and buffering capacity of nine Iranian commercial hardwoods from Caspian sea forests are determined. Selected woods includes Elm, Maple, Hornbeam, (White beech), basswood (lime tree), Alder, Beech, Persimmon (diospyros lutos), Oak and Ironwood. This study was conducted using procedure developed Johns and Niazi. pH of these woods ranged from 4.44 for Oak to as high as 5.37 for basswood. pH of bark extract was always lower than debarked wood with the exception of Maple, Persimmon and Oak. Furthermore heartwood of all these species is more acidic than sapwood with the exception of Oak. Acid buffering capacity of these woods ranged between 0.0046 to 0.1481 mili-equivalent normal NaOH for one gram of wood and base buffering capacity varied between 0.0310 to 0.0768 mili-equivalent normal H2So4 for one gram of wood. Buffering capacity of bark is also measured and it was found that acid or base buffering capacity of wood and it anatomical components is additives.
