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Strength properties of selected Uganda timbers

Ahamada Zziwa, Y. N. Ziraba, Jackson A. Mwakali

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To improve the utilisation of timber in building construction and enhance the market value of Ugandan timber species, especially the lesser known, strength properties of 17 species were studied. Small clear specimen tests were conducted in bending, compression and shear parallel to grain using the standard procedures of the American Society for Testing and Materials, ISO 8905:1988, AS/NZS 2878:2000 and BS 373:1957. Results showed significant differences in strength properties of the investigated timbers. A positive relationship was found between bending strength and stiffness. It was recommended that the timbers be grouped on the basis of the variability in their strength properties.

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To improve the utilisation of timber in building construction and enhance the market value of Ugandan timber species, especially the lesser known, strength properties of 17 species were studied. Small clear specimen tests were conducted in bending, compression and shear parallel to grain using the standard procedures of the American Society for Testing and Materials, ISO 8905:1988, AS/NZS 2878:2000 and BS 373:1957. Results showed significant differences in strength properties of the investigated timbers. A positive relationship was found between bending strength and stiffness. It was recommended that the timbers be grouped on the basis of the variability in their strength properties.

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To improve the utilisation of timber in building construction and enhance the market value of Ugandan timber species, especially the lesser known, strength properties of 17 species were studied. Small clear specimen tests were conducted in bending, compression and shear parallel to grain using the standard procedures of the American Society for Testing and Materials, ISO 8905:1988, AS/NZS 2878:2000 and BS 373:1957. Results showed significant differences in strength properties of the investigated timbers. A positive relationship was found between bending strength and stiffness. It was recommended that the timbers be grouped on the basis of the variability in their strength properties.

Key concepts: Materials science, Composite material

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