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Analysis of physical and mechanical properties of glued laminated timber elements produced from eucalyptus residues

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The objective of this study was to develop a type of glued laminated timber (Glulam) element from solid eucalyptus wood residues. The hybrid wood Eucalyptus urophylla × Eucalyptus grandis was used and characterized regarding its physical and mechanical properties to determine density, moisture content and dimensional stability. Glulam elements were manufactured from whole blades and residues, glued with resorcinol-formaldehyde adhesive and polyurethane. Non-destructive tests of free transverse vibration, longitudinal vibration and stress wave were conducted in Glulam elements, plus tests of compressive strength, parallel compressive strength, and shear strength in wood and glue joints under two moisture conditions (dry and saturated). Wood residues of the E. urophylla × E. grandis hybrid have good physical and mechanical properties that allow its use for the manufacture of Glulam elements. Adhesives showed high resistance when tested in dry condition but performed differently in saturated condition. The type of adhesive used did not differ in the resistance of Glulam. Glulam elements with residues showed satisfying results when compared to elements with whole blades, demonstrating that small pieces are useful for manufacture.

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Would like to thank the Graduate Program in Forest Sciences of Federal University of Espirito Santo, the Research Support Foundation of the Espírito Santo (FAPES) for funding the research and granting a master’s scholarship, and the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education for granting a master’s scholarship.

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    Pedro Gutemberg de Alcântara Segundinho, Fabricio Gomes Gonçalves, Ramon Ferreira Oliveira, José Tarcísio da Silva Oliveira & Juarez Benigno Paes

  2. PhD student in Forest Science, Federal University of Viçosa, Vitória, Brazil

    Nayara Franzini Lopes

  3. PhD in Forestry Sciences, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil

    Rafael Gonçalves Espósito de Oliveira & Leonor da Cunha Mastela

  4. Graduate in Forestry Engineering, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil

    Maria Alice Romanha Belumat

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The article was written through the contributions of all authors. N.F.L., P.G.A.S., F.G.G., R.F.O., R.G.E.O. and J.T.S.O. proposed experimental solutions and validated the initial objectives of the project. N.F.L., P.G.A.S. and F.G.G. assisted in statistical analysis and discussion of results. N.F.L. and P.G.A.S. wrote the original draft. N.F.L., P.G.A.S., F.G.G. and R.F.O. contributed on production of illustrations and critical reading of the text. F.G.G., L.C.M., M.A.R.B. and J.B.P. helped for reviewing, editing and correcting both spelling and grammar errors.

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de Alcântara Segundinho, P.G., Lopes, N.F., Gonçalves, F.G. et al. Analysis of physical and mechanical properties of glued laminated timber elements produced from eucalyptus residues. J Indian Acad Wood Sci (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13196-024-00341-6

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