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Evaluation of compressive strength for the wood Eucalyptus grandis using ultrasonic wave propagation

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This study presents a methodology to evaluate the compressive strength of unloaded dry wood of Eucalyptus grandis (moisture up to 12 %) through a statistical model that correlates this mechanical property with the velocity of ultrasonic waves. Properties were measured in the directions parallel and perpendicular to the fibers. Results presented good correlation with linear regression models.

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The authors acknowledge the research grant from FAPEMIG.

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  1. FUMEC University, Av. Afonso Pena, 3880, Belo Horizonte, MG, 30130-009, Brazil

    João Mário Andrade Pinto & Eduardo Chahud

  2. Department of Structural Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil

    Carlos Alberto Cimini Jr.

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Pinto, J.M.A., Chahud, E. & Cimini, C.A. Evaluation of compressive strength for the wood Eucalyptus grandis using ultrasonic wave propagation. Eur. J. Wood Prod. 73, 127–129 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-014-0854-0

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