Microscopic and Macroscopic Characteristics of Branch Wood Compared To Wood from Stem

Authors

  • M. Cionca Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • L. Gurau Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • O. Zeleniuc Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • A.M.L. Badescu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

wood branches, microscopic and macroscopic characteristics, compression wood, tension wood

Abstract

A secondary resource, branch wood, could be used in new eco-products as an alternative to stem wood providing its characteristics are understood. This paper presents a review of the literature with regard to the main microscopic, and macroscopic characteristics of branch wood compared to stem wood as a database to further analyze the strength behavior of branch products.

Author Biographies

M. Cionca, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Wood Technology

L. Gurau, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Wood Technology

O. Zeleniuc, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Wood Technology

A.M.L. Badescu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Machine Tools for Wood Industry

Published

2007-05-23

Issue

Vol. 13(48) (2006)

Section

WOOD INDUSTRY