Bamboo - A Challenging Material for Romanian Engineers. Part 2. An Experimental Study on its Anatomy and Some Physical and Mechanical Properties

Authors

  • E. Beldean Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M. Porojan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M.C. Timar Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

Bamboo, microscopy, swelling, capillarity, compression strength

Abstract

The present paper is the second part of a study related to bamboo, which presents the experimental results regarding its anatomical, physical and mechanical properties. The obtained results for the tested properties are comparable with the literature data and represent the authors’ important contribution to the knowledge and understanding of bamboo as a potential material for substituting wood.

Author Biographies

E. Beldean, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wooden Products, Str.Universitatii, no.1, 500068, Brasov

M. Porojan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wooden Products, Str. Universitatii, no.1, 500068

M.C. Timar, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Department of Wood Processing and Design of Wooden Products, Str. Universitatii, no.1, 500068

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Published

2016-12-23

Issue

Vol. 9(58) No. 2 (2016)

Section

WOOD INDUSTRY