Use of Hevea brasiliensis Rubberwood for Glulam Beam Production

ABSTRACT In Brazil, Hevea brasiliensis plantations are principally destined for latex production. In the national literature however, there are few studies on the mechanical properties of rubberwood. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of rubberwood in the manufacture of glulam beams (VLC), t...

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Main Authors: Luisa Julieth Parra-Serrano, Marcia Elizabeth Marchini Piva, Aline Maria Faria Cerchiari, Israel Luiz de Lima, José Nivaldo Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 2018-03-01
Series:Floresta e Ambiente
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2179-80872018000200115&lng=en&tlng=en