The study of oriented strand board (OSB) from acacia species with density of 600 kg/m3 / Mohd Zulhilmee Mohd Daud

Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is a new type of wood composite, which is yet to be commercially produced in Malaysia or South East Asia region. Strength properties of OSB can compete with other board that ready in market such as plywood, particleboard and other panel product. In this final project paper, strength properties that I study are divided into two. Firstly are mechanical properties and secondly are physical properties. Mechanical properties that I study are to determine the Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) and Internal Bonding (IB). While for physical properties are to determine the percentage of Thickness Swelling (TS) and Water Absorption (WA) for the board. All these strength properties are comparing with British Standard. The strength properties of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) are from Acacia Mangium at 600 Kg/m3 Density with 5% and 7% resin content. From result, the board that suitable to make OSB for commercial is the board that uses 7% of resins.