Bending Test on Wooden Beam

Objective: To assess the Young’s Modulus E of wood and Modulus of Rupture by carrying out the bending test Equipment and tools: Device for applying the load Scale UTM Theory and Principle: In case of a simply supported beam with the mechanics of central loading, deflection beneath the load is specified by: Where W =Applied […]

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Stacked Log Construction

Log houses started in Europe where they were hurriedly raised as chasing lodges. Stacked log homes today are intricate structures worth a few hundred thousand dollars now and again. Coniferous trees are perfect for building stacked log houses are the timber can be acquired in long strong areas. Pine, cedar and fir are the favored […]

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Wood as Construction Material

Wood is widely used for constructions of buildings, bridges, utility poles, piles, floor, tethers and roofs Advantages of using wood as construction material It is Natural and found easily in nature Intricately engineered wood products (laminates, plywood, and strand board.) Economic, easy availability, ease of use, and recyclable Wood is renewable natural products from different […]

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