Physics and Mechanical Wood
Zoghali Syahipoor; Fardad Golbabaei
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In this study, in order to achieve sufficient accuracy both quality and quantity factors in two forestry plantanation of Picea abies using 100% statistics were used. In order to investigate wood quality, fiber length, density and mechanical properties, 4 thick cross section trees were selected and cut ...
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In this study, in order to achieve sufficient accuracy both quality and quantity factors in two forestry plantanation of Picea abies using 100% statistics were used. In order to investigate wood quality, fiber length, density and mechanical properties, 4 thick cross section trees were selected and cut in two area of Piseson at high 1450m. altitude and Syahkal at 650m. altitude. According to the results of measuring of diameter, height and average annual growth of the samples and comparison of different sites condition, it could be concluded that plantation of Picea abies is advantageous. Finally, the results show that in Piseson wood with low mechanical properties were produced. The average annual growth of wood in Piseson is 63mm. where as in syahkal is 60mm.
Mechanical conversion of wood and wooden fittings
Hossein Hosseinkhani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Abbas Fakhryan roghani; masoudreza habibi
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In order to establish a sawing pattern for small log of Iranian Poplar wood (Populus nigra), experimental specimens were prepared from fresh felled trees. All logs were cut in 230 cm, the length and two sawing patterns were used in order to saw and produce boards with 60 mm, nominal size in thickness. ...
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In order to establish a sawing pattern for small log of Iranian Poplar wood (Populus nigra), experimental specimens were prepared from fresh felled trees. All logs were cut in 230 cm, the length and two sawing patterns were used in order to saw and produce boards with 60 mm, nominal size in thickness. In this study the band saw both vertical and horizontal were used. The study provides considerable evidence that there is significant difference between two sawing patterns (live & traditional method) and live sawing gave significantly more yield and slabs than the other method Sawing pattern for each top diameter of logs have been also given. Since the cost of coating is not much in relation to the benefits, end coating of logs and storage is recommended.
Pulp and paper
Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei
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In this investigation, physical, chemical, fiber dimensions, pulp and papermaking characteristics of 4 years old Alnus glutinosa was researched. The average of oven dry and critical density, fiber length, fiber diameter, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness were measured at 0.396, 0.368, 0.875mm, 32.66um, ...
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In this investigation, physical, chemical, fiber dimensions, pulp and papermaking characteristics of 4 years old Alnus glutinosa was researched. The average of oven dry and critical density, fiber length, fiber diameter, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness were measured at 0.396, 0.368, 0.875mm, 32.66um, 27.28 urn and 2.70 urn respectively. Chemical compositions were obtained 48.5% cellulose, 25.35% lignin, 0.31% ash and 2.36% extractives. CMP, one stage APMP and two stage APMP processes were used for cooking. After preliminary cooking, cooking temperature, cooking time, NaOH and H202 charges were applied at 95 degree of centigrade, 10, 20, 30 and 40 minutes 10%,3% and so on. In CMP process, the average of yield, burst index, breaking length, tear index opacity and brightness were obtained at %73.72-%82.57, Kpa m2/gr. 1.53, Km 3.81, mNm2/gr 3.34, %99.59 and %29.35 correspondingly.In one stage APMP process, the average of yield, burst index, breaking length, tear index opacity and brightness were obtained at %74.09-%81.57, Kpa m2/gr. 1.52, Km 3.5, mNm2/gr3.2, %99.80 and%28.21 respectively.In two stage APMP process, the average of yield, burst index, breaking length, tear index opacity and brightness were obtained at %73.99-%80.89, Kpa m2/gr. 1.92, Km 3.95, mNm2/gr 3.45, %99.85 and %32.41 in that order.Among yields of pulp in the three methods, there weren't significant difference at level 5%. In two stages APMP paper, the burst index, breaking length and brightness were more than other and changes of cooking methods hadn't significant differences at level 5% on tear index.
Pulp and paper
Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Hossein Hosseinkhani
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Two 22 years old spruce trees (Picea abies) from Picesoon region of Gilan province are investigated. These samples were transferred to the Alborz research center. The physical, anatomical and chemical properties of samples were determined. Dry and critical specific gravity, fiber length, amount of cellulose ...
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Two 22 years old spruce trees (Picea abies) from Picesoon region of Gilan province are investigated. These samples were transferred to the Alborz research center. The physical, anatomical and chemical properties of samples were determined. Dry and critical specific gravity, fiber length, amount of cellulose and lignin were measured at 0.334, 0.306, 3.07 mm, % 59.74 and % 28.94 respectively. Average yield and kappa number of kraft pulp at %16, %18 and % 20 effective alkalis were determined at 48/67%, 44.67%, 45.63% and 46.85, 33.98 and 26.89 respectively. The result of this research indicates that production of suitable pulp from picea abies wood is possible.
Physics and Mechanical Wood
Fardad Golbabaei; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Shahrokh Falahdoost
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Beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky L.) is one of the most important broadleaf species in the Caspian Forests of Iran. The wood of Beech is highly appreciated in domestic wood industries especially furniture industry. In this study which is a part of the extensive surveying project of the main wood engineering ...
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Beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky L.) is one of the most important broadleaf species in the Caspian Forests of Iran. The wood of Beech is highly appreciated in domestic wood industries especially furniture industry. In this study which is a part of the extensive surveying project of the main wood engineering properties of Iranian woods, the natural variations of strength and related properties of three trees of about 75 years old from Sangdeh Forests in Mazandran province were investigated.The properties were determined from tests on small clear specimens in the green and dry conditions following the ASTM Standard. The mechanical and physical properties studied include: stress at elastic limits, modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity and modulus of elasticity in static bending; shear parallel to grain, maximum crushing strength, fiber stress at proportional limit and modulus of elasticity in compression parallel to grain; compression perpendicular to grain and specific gravity.The results of statistical analysis showed that the mechanical strength of the wood was found to be affected by percentage of moisture conten of wood specimens, height of sample tree and to some extend by geographical; direction.
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.
Physics and Mechanical Wood
Fardad Golbabaei; Amir Nourbakhsh; Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Shahrokh Falahdoost
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In this study physical and mechanical properties of Hornbeam wood (Carpinus betulus L.) grown at two different elevations of Golestan Forests located in the north east of Caspian Sea were investigated based on the ASTM Standard.Selected trees were cut from two different elevations, at different heights ...
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In this study physical and mechanical properties of Hornbeam wood (Carpinus betulus L.) grown at two different elevations of Golestan Forests located in the north east of Caspian Sea were investigated based on the ASTM Standard.Selected trees were cut from two different elevations, at different heights in the trunk, at 4 different geographical directions of the trunk and also 2 different moisture contents.The results of statistical analysis showed that properties of Hornbeam wood from this region were influenced by elevations and to the lessees extend by geographical direction of wood specimens and tree heights.
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.
Physics and anatomy
Ahmad Jahan latibari; Fardad Golbabaei; Mohammad reza Amini
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Pinus teada, which was planted in Pelembera region, shows promising both in growth rate and adaptability. Even though the fiber geometry of P. teada wood in its native growth region is excellent, but for utilization of this wood in pulping, the knowledge of its technological characteristics especially ...
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Pinus teada, which was planted in Pelembera region, shows promising both in growth rate and adaptability. Even though the fiber geometry of P. teada wood in its native growth region is excellent, but for utilization of this wood in pulping, the knowledge of its technological characteristics especially fiber geometry is required.Two trees of this species were randomly selected from Pelembera forests plantation in Gilan and after felling were cut in smaller bolts and transferred to wood &paper research laboratory, research institute of forests and rangelands. Five cross-sections with the thickness of 15 cm were cut from each tree and the cross-sections were used for selection of samples. Fiber geometry measurement samples were prepared from every five annual rings and from each sample, springwood (early wood) and summer wood (late wood) sample were cut separately. Preparations of fiber geometry samples were according to procedure developed by Franklin (1954) and from each sample the dimension of 30 complete and unbroken trachieds was measured.Trachied length, diameter, cell wall thickness and lumen diameter was measured for different elevation in tree and different growth rings in cross-section.Dimension of 3,00 trachieds were measured totally.Average trachied length, diameter, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness of early wood were measured at 3.65mm, 38.97 mm, 28.94 mm and 3.72 mm respectively. Related values for late wood is as follow: trachied length 3.84mm; diameter, 35.54 /lm; lumen diameter, 22.96 mm; and cell wall thickness, 6.29 mn. Average annual growths were measured at 5.66 mm and late wood percentage at 24.13. Felting, flexibility and runkel coefficients were calculated at 97.96, 73.48, and 26.74 respectively. The result of this study indicates that all measured properties increases with increasing the height of tree and from center (pith) toward outer regions (bark). However all the measured values decreased at highest as well as outer locations.Statistical analysis indicated that the difference in measured properties at different heights of trees from center to the bark is significantly different at 1% level.
Pulp and paper
Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Hossein Hosseinkhani
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Three 4,6 and 12 years old populus deltoides trees were randomly selected and felled from the Safrabasteh Research Station located in Gilan province. Samples were transferred to the Wood chemistry and Paper Making of Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands. By using of kraft processing, percentage ...
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Three 4,6 and 12 years old populus deltoides trees were randomly selected and felled from the Safrabasteh Research Station located in Gilan province. Samples were transferred to the Wood chemistry and Paper Making of Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands. By using of kraft processing, percentage of sulfidity rate of %25, and the temperature of 165°C a addition to modification of effective alkali, up to 14%, 17%, 20% and cooking time at maximum temperature of 60 min., 120 min., 180 min., with a rate of liquide to lignocellulosics malerial equivalent at 5/1 (L/W).Average of yield and kappa number of pulps was measured between 43.83-2.20 and 14.85-30.48 respectively.Pulps were refined up to the freness degree of 350, 400 and 450 c.s.f for 14% effective alkali and 350 c.s.f. for 20% effective alkali. The mechanical properties of 60 grams hand-made papers include breaking length, burst Index, tear Index and folding were also measured.
Composite wood products
masoudreza habibi; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Hossein Hosseinkhani; Javad Sepidedam; Saeed Mahdavi
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In this study, MDF was produced from wet depicting Bagasse in three steaming time of 5, 10 and 15 minutes and in two steaming temperatures of 170°C and 180°C. There were 6 treatment conditions by combination of the above factors and three replications for each combination which resulted in producing ...
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In this study, MDF was produced from wet depicting Bagasse in three steaming time of 5, 10 and 15 minutes and in two steaming temperatures of 170°C and 180°C. There were 6 treatment conditions by combination of the above factors and three replications for each combination which resulted in producing 18 boards.The anatomical and chemical properties of Bagasse and also the physical and mechanical properties of MDF such as MOR, MOE, IB and swelling thickness after 2 and 24 hours were studied.Fiber length, fiber diameter, lumen cell diameter, and cell wall thickness were respectively measured 1.24 mm 22.90m., 12.48 m and 5.28m cellulose, lignin, extractives, and ash contents were 53.68%, 20.44%, 0.96% and 1.14% respectively.The measurement of MOR, MOE, IB and SW (after 2 and 24 hours) of the MDF revealed that the proper condition is obtained at the steaming temperature of 170°C and the steaming time of 5 minutes. The properties in the above-mentioned conditions were measured 12.22Mpa, 1370 Mpa, 0.13 Mpa, 47.11% and 52.22% respectively.
Nooshin Toghraie; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Davood Parsapazhoh; Fardad Golbabaei
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Peroxidases are enzymes which catalyse two final steps in the wood lignin biosynthesis. The connection between xylem peroxidase activities and wood xylem lignifications was examined by determining peroxidase activities in the stems of eucalypt (Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn.) trees during two seasons ...
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Peroxidases are enzymes which catalyse two final steps in the wood lignin biosynthesis. The connection between xylem peroxidase activities and wood xylem lignifications was examined by determining peroxidase activities in the stems of eucalypt (Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn.) trees during two seasons in 1999over the period of annual growth. In addition, samples from the same trees were examined for lignin content. This study clarifies the possible roles of this enzyme in lignin biqsynthesis and forms a background for further work on the last steps in lignin polymerisation. The peroxidase activity of some samples was lower in Autumn. But in the others there was a great increase in Autumn vs. Winter. Though in Autumn there were more isoenzyme. The results show a relation between lignifications and Peroxidase enzyme zones. In Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn. in khozestan.
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.
Physics and anatomy
Nooshin Toghraie; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Davood Parsapazhoh; Fardad Golbabaei
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To study saxaul wood properties in the various ecological regions of Iran twelve 10-22 years old sample trees (4 trees from each species) were selected and cut from three different areas around kerman. Physical, chemical and anatomical characteristics of wood samples were investigated. The results of ...
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To study saxaul wood properties in the various ecological regions of Iran twelve 10-22 years old sample trees (4 trees from each species) were selected and cut from three different areas around kerman. Physical, chemical and anatomical characteristics of wood samples were investigated. The results of this investigation revealed that the initial moisture content before felling was 38.6% and the mean specific gravity based on oven dry weight and oven dry volume (WOD/VOD), oven dry and saturated weight Saxaul saturated volume (WOD/Vs ,WS/VS ), were studied for yellow, white and black and respectively. It is concluded that saxaul wood of Kerman province is heavy. The average longitudinal, radial and tangential shrinkage were surveyed. Wood periodicity of growth was determined to be 3-4 rings per year. Anatomical features were investigated by light microscopy and papermaking factors were determined. Fiber length, fiber diameter and lumen diameter were determined. These values lead to species with short and thick fibers. Chemical composition including percentage of cellulose, lignin, extractives and ash were revealed too.
Physics and anatomy
Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei
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Threes, six and 12 years old sample trees of Populos deltoides 77.51 were randomly selected and felled at the safrabasteh research station located in Gilan province. Sample tree transferred to the Alborz research center- Karaj for Laboratory studies; The Laboratory studies included determination of physical, ...
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Threes, six and 12 years old sample trees of Populos deltoides 77.51 were randomly selected and felled at the safrabasteh research station located in Gilan province. Sample tree transferred to the Alborz research center- Karaj for Laboratory studies; The Laboratory studies included determination of physical, anatomical and chemical composition of revealed that with increasing trees age, fiber length and fiber diameter increased. There was significant differences among three ages studied at I percent probability.
Physics and Mechanical Wood
Fardad Golbabaei; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Amir Nourbakhsh; Hossein Hosseinkhani; Abbas Fakhryan roghani
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In this study physical and mechanical properties of Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) grown at three different elevations of Asalem Forests located at the north west of Gilan were investigated following the ASTM Standard. Sample trees were selected from 3 different elevations, at different height of trees, ...
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In this study physical and mechanical properties of Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) grown at three different elevations of Asalem Forests located at the north west of Gilan were investigated following the ASTM Standard. Sample trees were selected from 3 different elevations, at different height of trees, at 4 different geographical directions of the stems and 2 different moisture contents.The results of statistical analysis revealed that properties of Hornbeam wood from this region was influenced by elevations and to the lessees extend to geographical direction of wood specimens and tree height.
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.
Physics and Mechanical Wood
Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Amir Nourbakhsh; Hossein Hosseinkhani
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In this study physical and mechanical properties of Beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) grown at two different elevations of Asalem Forests located an the north west of Gilan were investigated following the ASTM Standard. Sample trees were selected from 2 different elevations, at different high of trees, ...
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In this study physical and mechanical properties of Beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) grown at two different elevations of Asalem Forests located an the north west of Gilan were investigated following the ASTM Standard. Sample trees were selected from 2 different elevations, at different high of trees, at 4 different geographical directions of the stems and 2 different moisture contents.The results of statistical analysis revealed that properties of Beech wood from this region was influenced by elevations and to the lessees extend to geographical direction of wood specimens and tree highs.
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
Hossein Hosseinkhani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei; Amir Nourbakhsh; Nayeralsadat Sadraei; masoudreza Habibi
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In this study, the effect of board type, press time and resin content on the strength of particleboard have been evaluated. The boards made for this study contained bagasse and logging residues of Eucalyptus wood particles at a 50 to 50 ratio and employed Urea formaldehyde (UF) resin as the binder. Variable ...
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In this study, the effect of board type, press time and resin content on the strength of particleboard have been evaluated. The boards made for this study contained bagasse and logging residues of Eucalyptus wood particles at a 50 to 50 ratio and employed Urea formaldehyde (UF) resin as the binder. Variable factors are as follows:- type of board; single layer, three layer- press time; 5 , 6 , 7 , minutes- resin content; 9 , 10 , 11 percentThree boards' were manufactured for each combination of variables. Samples of all the boards made were tested by the methods described in DIN 68763 standard to obtain mean values of bending strength, and internal bond strength (LB). In addition samples of each type of board were tested for thickness swelling after immersion in water for 2 hours and 24 hours respectively.The results of this study show clearly that three layer particleboard has significantly higher bending strength than single layer, but single layer boards have better properties from the physical aspect.
Increasing the content of U.F resin from 9 per cent to 10 per cent was found to reduce the thickness swelling, and tended to improve the strength properties of the board, in both single layer and three layer boards. Press time has significant effect on bending strength and I.B Highest MOR and MOE were observed on three layer board pressed for 7 minutes.
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.
Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Nooshin Toghraie; Fardad Golbabaei; Nayeralsadat Sadraei
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In order to investigate The properties of wood eight-nineteen-years- old trees of Eucalyptus microtheca from De-hnow exprimental Plantation located 160 Km. South west of Shiraz were selected randomly and fell two from each of the four blocks. From each tree, 10 cm thick cross-sectional discs at several ...
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In order to investigate The properties of wood eight-nineteen-years- old trees of Eucalyptus microtheca from De-hnow exprimental Plantation located 160 Km. South west of Shiraz were selected randomly and fell two from each of the four blocks. From each tree, 10 cm thick cross-sectional discs at several different heights (3 metres intervals) were cut and together with remaining boles then transfered to the Alborz Research Center-Karaj for laboratory studies. The laboratory studies included determination of physical, anatomical and mechanical properties as well as chemical compositions of wood. The mechanical properties were evaluated on the ASTM samples for air-dry and green conditions. The following conclusions were drawn from this study:E. microtheca from one site in southern region of Iran has an average specific gravity of 0.804, fiber length of 0.811 mm, fiber diameter of 15.9 mm, lumen diameter of 5.7 mm, cell wall, thickness 5 mm, cellulose content of 44.47 percent.It was found that the mean values of modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity and compression strength-parallel to grain tested at green condition were 72.50 MPa, 8066.6 MPa and 38.5 MPa and air-dried condition were 120.7 MPa, 12013.8 MPa and 69.80 MPa respectively.Data are also presented on other mechanical properties such as impact strength, nail withdrawal cleavage and et
Pulp and paper
Abbas Fakhryan roghani; Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Fardad Golbabaei
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In this study, anatomical, physical, pulping and paper making properties of Eucalyptus microtheca grown in Farse province is investigated. Eight trees were sampled for this study. The average dry and critical specific gravity of 8 samples were measured at 0.85 and 0.88 for heartwood and 0.8 and 0.75 ...
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In this study, anatomical, physical, pulping and paper making properties of Eucalyptus microtheca grown in Farse province is investigated. Eight trees were sampled for this study. The average dry and critical specific gravity of 8 samples were measured at 0.85 and 0.88 for heartwood and 0.8 and 0.75 for sapwood respectively. Mean of fiber length, diameter and cell wall thickness were measured at 0.78 mm, 15.68 mm and 4.560 mm for heartwood respectively. The corresponding figures for sapwood are 0.84 mm, 15.72 mm and 4.88 mm.Pulps were produce by two processes, Kraft (as a chemical process) and NSSC (as a semi-chemical process). Pulp properties of these two processes were compared. Yield and Kappa number of Pulp depend on cooking condition are 36.42-53.25 percent and 21.68-87.68 for Kraft Pulps and 64.59-70.91 percent and 130-189 for NSSC pulp respectively. Physical properties of pulps consist of burst and tear Index and breaking length were measured at 3.90-4.84 kPa.m2/g and 8.34-11.01 mN.m2/g and 5.36-6.94 Km for Kraft Pulps respectively. These properties for NSSC Pulp are 1.72-2.89 kPam2/g, 7.46-8.26 mNm2/g and 4.11-5.14 Km.
Abdolrahman Hosseinzadeh; Habialah Arabtabar; Fardad Golbabaei; Hossein Familian; Nayeralsadat Sadraei; Masoudreza Habibi
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Eight-nineteen-year-old trees from Eucalytus steriaticalyx from Dehnow experimental Plantation located 160 Km. South west of Shiraz were selected randomly and fell two from each of the four blocks. From each tree, 10 cm thick cross-sectional discs at several different heights (3 meters intervals) were ...
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Eight-nineteen-year-old trees from Eucalytus steriaticalyx from Dehnow experimental Plantation located 160 Km. South west of Shiraz were selected randomly and fell two from each of the four blocks. From each tree, 10 cm thick cross-sectional discs at several different heights (3 meters intervals) were cut and together with remaining boles then transferred to the Alborz Research Center-Karaj for laboratory studies. The laboratory studies included determination of physical, anatomical and mechanical properties as well as chemical compositions of wood.The mechanical properties were evaluated on the ASTM samples for air-dry and green conditions. The following conclusions were drawn from this study:E. steriaticalyx from one site in southern region of Iran has an average specific gravity of 0.935, fiber length of 0.881 mm, fiber diameter of 16.063 m, lumen diameter of 4.465 m, cell wall thickness 5.789 m, cellulose content of 47.07 percent.It was found that the mean values of modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity and compression strength-parallel to grain tested at green condition were 67.35 MPa, 8649 MPa and 35.36 MPa and air- condition were 117.53 MPa, 13397 MPa and 72.31 MPa respectively.Data are also presented on other mechanical properties such as impact strength, nail withdrawal cleavage and etc.
