I have attempted to reach a wide range of readers, from those with no formal forestry
education through to forest scientists involved in research. This has meant dealing with …

This study aimed to analyze the basic properties (chemical composition and physical and
mechanical properties) of belangke bamboo (Gigantochloa pruriens) and its potential as a …

Wood is a material widely used in various sectors of construction, such as in structures and
building components. The volume of wood extracted from tropical forests has reached a …

ABSTRACT A number of orchard woods have been investigated for suitability in the
playgrounds, in the view of responders. In this sense, photos were taken of the specially …

The compressive strength in the major direction of cross-laminated timber CLT is the key to
supporting the building load when CLT is used as load-bearing walls in high-rise wood …

This study established a predictive relationship between the material properties and the
anatomical characteristics of common commercial Malaysian timbers. Anatomical databases …

Wood quality depends on many circumstances, as it is sensitive to changing properties,
depending on the environment. This work evaluates the influence of moisture content of …

Anatomical characteristics (vessel diameter [VD], fiber wall thickness [FWT], fiber diameter
[FD], vessel element length [VEL], and fiber length [FL]) and wood properties (basic density …

The purpose of this study was to determine the anatomical and physical properties of three
lesser-known Malaysian timber species, ie, mahang (Macaranga hosei), medang (Litsea …

Interest in branchwood utilization is gradually increasing on account of increasing demand
for wood for construction and furniture production. However, wood quality assessment …