Raquel Schmitt Cavalheiro

Modulus of Elasticity of Schizolobium amazonicum Wood Evaluated by Transversal Vibration Technique

Schizolobium amazonicum is being much used in Brazil for several purposes because, besides being a native Brazilian wood specie, has important features such as low density and small incidence of natural defects. At this point, researches with the purpose of obtaining further knowledge of their properties are being conducted to better targeting their use. The aim of this research is to evaluate the modulus of elasticity of structural size pieces of Schizolobium amazonicum wood using the technique of transverse vibration. Tests were carried out using 30 pieces (standard moisture content 12%) with sizes of 3 cm x 15 cm x 2.5 m. The average value of elastic modulus determined for lumber of Schizolobium amazonicum was interesting to its low specific gravity.

Hardness of the Schizolobium amazonicum Wood

Brazil has an infinity of native species that provide wood with good properties for use in civil engineering, industries and other segments. Schizolobium amazonicum Wood is a species that is much used in Brazil to manufacture of wood based-products. Researches regarding the properties are being performed in order to rationalize their use. The aim of this research is to determine the hardness of the Schizolobium amazonicum Wood in directions parallel and normal to the grains. The tests occurred in accordance with the Brazilian Code ABNT NBR 7190: 1997. The average values determined were interesting hardness upon the low specific gravity presented by Schizolobium amazonicum Wood.