Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood

The objective of this work was to assess the physical and mechanical properties of standing Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) using nondestructive techniques (NDT). In addition, the relationship between characteristics of standing trees and wood properties was established. Results indicate...

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Main Authors: Chih-Ming Chiu, Chih-Hsien Lin, Te-Hsin Yang
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Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2013-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_08/BioRes_08_1_0688_Chiu_LY_Nondestruc_Eval_Prop_Cedar_Wood_3355.pdf
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author Chih-Ming Chiu
Chih-Hsien Lin
Te-Hsin Yang
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Chih-Hsien Lin
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description The objective of this work was to assess the physical and mechanical properties of standing Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) using nondestructive techniques (NDT). In addition, the relationship between characteristics of standing trees and wood properties was established. Results indicated that the velocity values and bending properties decreased as tree height increased. In addition, velocity values of specimens were greater than those of logs and standing trees. After regressive analysis, the correlation coefficients (r) were 0.79 for standing trees and logs and 0.70 for logs and specimens. Not only the velocities measured by ultrasonic wave (Vu), tap tone (Vf), and vibration (Vt) methods, but dynamic MOE also correlated well with the static bending properties of specimens. In addition, the values of dynamic and static MOE showed the following trend: DMOEu > DMOEf > DMOEt > MOE. For all specimens, the r values were found to be 0.92 for MOE and DMOEt, and 0.75 for MOR and DMOEt. Therefore, it was assumed that the nondestructive testing methods can provide basic information about standing trees and specimens for future management practices and utilization of Taiwan incense cedar.
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spelling doaj.art-dd4b83dec0b24b889899fc54eef70a4d2022-12-22T00:59:27ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21262013-01-0181688700Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) woodChih-Ming ChiuChih-Hsien LinTe-Hsin YangThe objective of this work was to assess the physical and mechanical properties of standing Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) using nondestructive techniques (NDT). In addition, the relationship between characteristics of standing trees and wood properties was established. Results indicated that the velocity values and bending properties decreased as tree height increased. In addition, velocity values of specimens were greater than those of logs and standing trees. After regressive analysis, the correlation coefficients (r) were 0.79 for standing trees and logs and 0.70 for logs and specimens. Not only the velocities measured by ultrasonic wave (Vu), tap tone (Vf), and vibration (Vt) methods, but dynamic MOE also correlated well with the static bending properties of specimens. In addition, the values of dynamic and static MOE showed the following trend: DMOEu > DMOEf > DMOEt > MOE. For all specimens, the r values were found to be 0.92 for MOE and DMOEt, and 0.75 for MOR and DMOEt. Therefore, it was assumed that the nondestructive testing methods can provide basic information about standing trees and specimens for future management practices and utilization of Taiwan incense cedar.http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_08/BioRes_08_1_0688_Chiu_LY_Nondestruc_Eval_Prop_Cedar_Wood_3355.pdfCalocedrus formosanaNondestructive techniquesUltrasonic wave methodTap tone methodVibration method
spellingShingle Chih-Ming Chiu
Chih-Hsien Lin
Te-Hsin Yang
Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood
BioResources
Calocedrus formosana
Nondestructive techniques
Ultrasonic wave method
Tap tone method
Vibration method
title Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood
title_full Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood
title_fullStr Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood
title_full_unstemmed Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood
title_short Application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32-year-old Taiwan incense cedar (Calocedrus formosana) wood
title_sort application of nondestructive methods to evaluate mechanical properties of 32 year old taiwan incense cedar calocedrus formosana wood
topic Calocedrus formosana
Nondestructive techniques
Ultrasonic wave method
Tap tone method
Vibration method
url http://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_08/BioRes_08_1_0688_Chiu_LY_Nondestruc_Eval_Prop_Cedar_Wood_3355.pdf
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