Proposal of visual strength grading rules for Uruguayan pine timber

A previous database with bending and density data of 261 structural size specimens of currently produced Uruguayan slash pine and loblolly pine timber was adjusted to meet testing and characterization requirements of European standards. Visual parameters and mechanical properties for each specimen w...

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Authors: MOYA, LAURA, CARDOSO, ANDREA, O'NEILL, HUGO, DOMENECH, LEANDRO, BAÑO, VANESA
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2017
Country:Uruguay
Institution:Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay
Repository:Catálogo digital del LATU
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:PMBOAI:32433
Online Access:https://catalogo.latu.org.uy/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=32433
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:CALIDAD
MADERA ASERRADA
PINO
URUGUAY
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Summary:A previous database with bending and density data of 261 structural size specimens of currently produced Uruguayan slash pine and loblolly pine timber was adjusted to meet testing and characterization requirements of European standards. Visual parameters and mechanical properties for each specimen were evaluated and their relationship was statistically analyzed. Results suggested that all specimens can be grouped in one visual grade with engineered properties similar to those of European C14 strength class. Modulus of elasticity and characteristic bending strength were the defining properties for class assignation.