Trees Adjust the Shape of Branch Unions to Increase Their Load-Bearing Capacity
The likelihood of branch union failure often needs to be assessed in tree risk assessment. Most of the guidance used in practice is based on the shape of these forks, specifically the shape (“U” or “V”), the angle between the branches, the presence of lateral bulges, and the aspect ratio of the bran...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/5/1041 |