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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2013-01-01
Series:BioResources
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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