Hee-Seop Byeon

Static bending strength performances of cross-laminated woods made with five species

Thirty types of three-ply parallel- and cross-laminated woods were prepared from five species, and their static bending strength performance were investigated. The modulus of elasticity (MOE), proportional limit stress, and modulus of rupture (MOR) perpendicular to the grain were increased by cross-laminating, and the extent of the increase increased with decreasing density of the species. The measured values of MOE parallel and perpendi-cular to the grain of parallel-laminated woods and perpendicular to the grain of face laminae of cross-laminated woods were approximately equal to those calculated from true MOEs of individual laminae. However, the MOE parallel to the grain of face laminae of cross-laminated woods was much lower than the calculated MOE owing to the effect of the deflection caused by shear force on the MOE. The percentage of deflection caused by shear force versus total deflection (Ys) showed high values, from 16.1% (buna) to 40.5% (sugi), and it decreased linearly with increasing shear modulus in the cross section of the core. In addition, there was an extremely high positive correlation between the MOR and the measured MOE parallel to the grain of face laminae of cross-laminated woods. The MOR was also highly dependent on the shear modulus in cross section of the core.

An archaeal NADH oxidase causes damage to both proteins and nucleic acids under oxidative stress.

NADH oxidases (NOXs) catalyze the two-electron reduction of oxygen to H2O2 or four-electron reduction of oxygen to H2O. In this report, we show that an NADH oxidase from Thermococcus profundus (NOXtp) displays two forms: a native dimeric protein under physiological conditions and an oxidized hexameric form under oxidative stress. Native NOXtp displays high NADH oxidase activity, and oxidized NOXtp can accelerate the aggregation of partially unfolded proteins. The aggregates formed by NOXtp have characteristics similar to β-amyloid and Lewy bodies in neurodegenerative diseases, including an increase of β-sheet content. Oxidized NOXtp can also bind nucleic acids and cause their degradation by oxidizing NADH to produce H2O2. Furthermore, Escherichia coli cells expressing NOXtp are less viable than cells not expressing NOXtp after treatment with H2O2. As NOXtp shares similar features with eukaryotic cell death isozymes and life may have originated from hyperthermophiles, we suggest that NOXtp may be an ancestor of cell death proteins.

Bending creep performances of three-ply cross-laminated woods made with five species

To improve the performance of cross-laminated woods, 30 types of three-ply parallel-laminated and cross-laminated woods were prepared from five species with various densities and shear compliances in cross section, and their bending creep performances were investigated on the basis of our previous research in cross-laminated wood made with sugi (Japanese cedar). The creep deformation perpendicular to the grain was decreased by cross laminating. The creep deformation perpendicular to the grain of parallel-laminated woods (P⊥ type), that perpendicular to the grain of face laminae of cross-laminated woods (C⊥ type), and also that parallel to the grain of face laminae of cross-laminated woods (C║ type) tended to decrease with increasing density of species used for perpendicular-direction lamina. It was found that the extent of the decrease was greater in creep deformation than in initial deformation. The degrees of anisotropy for both deformations of laminated wood were markedly decreased by cross laminating. The extent of the decrease was much greater in creep deformation than in initial deformation and considerably smaller in buna with higher density than in sugi with lower density. The measured values of initial deformation and creep deformation of C⊥ type were almost equal to the calculated values obtained from the measured values of parallel-laminated woods, whereas the measured values of both deformations of C║ type were much greater than their calculated values and increased markedly with increasing shear compliance in cross section of perpendicular-direction lamina used for core. The ratios of the average of measured values to the calculated value of C║ type ranged from 1.05 (katsura) to 1.50 (sugi) in initial deformation and from 1.30 (katsura) to 3.69 (sugi) in creep deformation. This result can be explained as the effect of deflection caused by shear force.

Effect of Green Tea Content on Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity of Hybrid Boards Composed of Green Tea and Wood Fibers, and Prediction of Static Bending Strength Performances by Flexural Vibration Test

In this study, eco-friendly hybrid composite boards were manufactured from green tea and wood fibers for application as interior materials with various functionalities of green tea and strong strength properties of wood fibers. In this relation, the effect of green tea content on dynamic MOEs (modulus of elasticity) of these green tea and wood fibers composite boards were investigated. The dynamic MOEs of hybrid composite boards were lower than those of control boards without green tea, and the values decreased with the increase of green tea content. Also, the dynamic MOEs appeared to be somewhat different by resin type used for board manufacture. The hybrid composite boards manufactured from grade urea resin, which has higher molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea than that of grade one, were 1.06~1.54 times higher than that manufactured from grade. And, the differences between hybrid composite boards manufactured from both adhesive increased with the increase of green tea content. On the other hand, high correlations were found between dynamic MOE and static bending strength performances, it was concluded that static bending strength performances could be estimated from the dynamic MOE, except for a few hybrid board types with large variations.

Sound Absorption Property of Heat-Treated Wood at A Low Temperature and Vacuum Conditions

ABSTRACT Heat treatment was performed to improve sound absorption properties for four tree species; Tulip tree, Korean Paulownia, Red pine and Costata birch, at temperature of 175°C and 200°C under vacuum condition. Sound absorption properties of two kinds of boards, which were in radial and tangential sec-tions, were measured under a frequency range of 100 to 3200 Hz by the two microphone transfer function method. It was found that sound absorption properties were increased by heat treatment and the efficiency was higher at 200°C than that at 175°C. Even Costata birch had a little effect on low temperature of 175°C, 200°C heat treatment for sound absorption property, the efficiencies of sound absorption were 14, 19%, respectively. The efficiencies of sound absorption ranged 22 to 120% for heat-treated Tulip tree, Korean Paulownia. Keywords: sound absorption property, heat treatment, low temperature and vacuum 1. INTRODUCTION Wood and/or wood-based materials such a laminated wood, plywood, particleboard, fiber- board etc. have been used as furniture and construction materials for a long time because they have many good properties. Recently, sound absorbing materials with advanced noises reduction are requested for construction and interiors. The glass or rock wool and foamed aluminum with closed pores are used most frequently as sound absorbing materials. In most cases, these materials have a low strength and are not environmentally-friendly and are some- times prevented from using for a good cir- cumstances. The development of sound absorbing materials with comprehensive characteristics such as being lightweight, eco-friendly and with good sound absorption property is desirable.The acoustic property of wood and/or wood- based materials was investigated by Watanabe

Nondestructive Bending Strength Evaluation of Woodceramics Made from Woody Part of Broussonetia Kazinoki Sieb. - Effect of Resin Impregnation Ratio -

Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technique method using a resonance frequency mode was carried out for woodceramics made by different phenol resin impregnation ratios (40, 50, 60, 70%) for Broussonetia Kazinoki Sieb. Dynamic modulus of elasticity increased with increasing resin impregnation ratios. There was a close relationship between dynamic modulus of elasticity and static bending modulus of elasticity and between dynamic modulus of elasticity and MOR and between static bending modulus of elasticity and MOR. Therefore, the dynamic modulus of elasticity using resonance frequency mode is useful as a nondestructive evaluation method for predicting the MOR of woodceramics made by different impregnation ratios.

Bending and Compressive Strength Properties of Larix kaempferi According to Thinning Intensity

우리나라의 중요한 조림 수종 중에서 낙엽송을 대상으로 하여, 간벌실시에 따른 물리·역학적 성질을 비교 평가함으로써 간벌 실시가 목재의 재질에 미치는 영향과 양질재 생산 및 목재의 효율적 이용을 위한 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 간벌정도에 따른 시료는 무간벌, 약도간벌, 강도간벌을 실시한 광릉시험림에서 벌채하여 사용하였다. 간벌 정도에 따른 평균 만재율은 무간벌 약도간벌 >강도간벌의 경향이었고 간벌 정도에 따른 평균 압축강도는 무간벌 > 약도간벌 >강도간벌의 경향이었다. 이러한 결과로 낙엽송은 간벌에 의하여 휨 및 종압축강도가 감소하는 경향이었다.

Effect of Heat Treatment on the Bending Strength and Hardness of Wood

Heat treatment improves dimensional stability and sound absorption properties of wood. However, me- chanical properties of wood can be deteriorated during the heat treatment. The effect of heat treatment on the bending strength and hardness of wood for Korean paulownia, Pinus densiflora, Lidiodendron tuli- pifera and Betula costata were measured. The heat treatment temperature has been investigated at 175°C and 200°C, respectively. The results showed that the weight and density of wood decreased after heat treatment. It was found that the density by heat treatment was lower at 200°C than that at 175°C. And, MOE increased with the reduced density. On the contrary, MOR and hardness decreased. In all conditions, It was found that there was a high correlation of 1% level between bending modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture.

Mechanical Properties of Cryptomeria japonica by the Differences of Stand Characteristics in Southern Region of Korea

목재의 역학적 특성은 생육지의 토양조건과 기후변화 등의 환경적 요인에 의해 주로 영향을 받게 된다. 본 연구에서는 우리나라 남부지역에 많이 분포하고 있는 삼나무에 대하여 경남, 전남, 제주 세 지역 간, 그리고 해당 임분의 생육특성에 따른 목재의 역학적 특성차이를 각각 비교분석하고자 하였다. 각 지역별 표준지의 삼나무 임분 특성과 목재의 역학적 특성을 비교분석한 결과, 휨강도, 종압축강도, 전단강도는 수고 및 입목본수/ha와 정의 상관관계가 있었으나, 흉고직경, 표고 및 토양배수와는 부의 상관관계를 보였다. 따라서 우리나라 남부지역에 위치한 삼나무는 해당임지의 임분 특성과 역학적 특성 간에 밀접한 상관관계를 보이고 있으므로 본 연구의 결과는 고품질 목재생산을 위한 적절한 시업체계와 육림방법을 제시하는데 기초자료로서 그 활용가치가 높을 것으로 판단된다. 【Mechanical properties of woods are easily affected by the differences of site environment such as soil and climate changes. In this study, the relationship between mechanical properties and growth factors for Cryptomeria japonica stands in Jeollanam-do Province, Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Je-ju island was analyzed. From these plot data, bending strength, compressive strength, and shear strength were analyzed by Duncans new multiple range test. The results of Duncans new multiple range test analysis indicated that bending strength, compression strength, and shear strength were positively related to tree mean height, and stem number per ha, respectively, while they were inversely proportional to DBH (diameter at breast height), elevation, and soil drainage. As a result of this study, there are high correlations between mechanical properties of wood and stand characteristics of Cryptomeria japonica by the region, this findings are very useful to apply the silvicultural treatment system to produce high quality timber as a basic data on this species (distributed in southern region of Korea).】

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Quercus serrata according to Stand Characteristics in Southern Region of Korea

목재의 조직, 물리, 역학적 특성은 토양조건과 기후변화 등의 환경적 인자에 의해서도 바뀌게 됨으로 남부 세 지역의 임분 특성이 목재의 재질특성에 미치는 영향과 지역별 조직, 물리, 역학적 특성 등을 비교 검토하였다. 경상도, 전라도, 제주도의 졸참나무임지에 대해 임분 특성과 목재특성을 평가 분석하였는데 이들 간에는 대부분 높은 상관관계가 나타났다. 남부지역의 졸참나무는 온대에서 난대로 기후가 변화하는 난대 지역의 산림자원으로 본 목재재질특성 분석결과 유용한 산림자원으로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다. 【Wood properties are affected by environmental factors such as soil and climate change. There were close relationships between mechanical properties and stand characteristics for Quercus serrata stands in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Jeollanam-do Province and Je-ju island. Both compression and shear strengths of woods showed a negative correlation with diameter at breast height (DBH) and the number of tree per hector, while they are positively related with with tree age, altitude, and drainage. The annual ring width was also negatively correlated with tree age, altitude, drainage, DBH, and tree height. However, anatomical characteristics of wood did not show much variation depending on the provincial regions. These results brought a conclusion that Quercus serrata in southern region could be useful forest resources for the utilization of wood.】