Effect of 180 years of service on various physical and mechanical properties of salvaged Crimean juniper wood

In this study, various physical and mechanical properties of Crimean juniper (Juniper excelsa L.) wood, salvaged from the roof of a demolished warehouse used for 180 years, were determined and compared with those of wood from freshly cut trees. The results indicate that while the physical properties...

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Published in:Forest products journal 2004-12, Vol.54 (12), p.217-219
Main Authors: Bektas, I, Alma, M.H, Goker, Y, As, N, Erdas, O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Bend strength
Comparative analysis
dimensional stability
durability
Effects
Exact sciences and technology
Forest products industry
hardness
Impact strength
Juniperus excelsa
Lumber
Mechanical properties
Physical properties
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties
Properties and testing
recycling
roofs
salvaged wood
Shear strength
Statistical analysis
strength (mechanics)
Studies
Variance analysis
Wood
wood beams
wood density
wood physical properties
Wood. Paper. Non wovens
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Summary:In this study, various physical and mechanical properties of Crimean juniper (Juniper excelsa L.) wood, salvaged from the roof of a demolished warehouse used for 180 years, were determined and compared with those of wood from freshly cut trees. The results indicate that while the physical properties of the salvaged juniper wood were significantly affected by the 180-year service life, the mechanical properties, with the exception of impact and shear strength, were only slightly affected.
ISSN:0015-7473
2376-9637