The properties of reconstituted panel manufactured from oil palm fronds / Chen Fung Woo and Suhaimi Muhammed

Chen, Fung Woo and Muhammed, Suhaimi (2000) The properties of reconstituted panel manufactured from oil palm fronds / Chen Fung Woo and Suhaimi Muhammed. GADING Jurnal UiTM Cawangan Pahang, 5 (3): 7. pp. 46-53. ISSN 0128-5599

Abstract

The reconstituted panels were manufactured from oil palm fronds for different board densities (560 kg/m3 to 800 kg/m3) and tested for various properties such as modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE) and thickness swelling. The modulus of rupture (MOR) of the board at 10% resin level was 27.3 MPa, 26.6 MPa, 47.5 MPa and 96.0 MPa at densities 560 kg/m3, 640 kg/m3 ,720 kg/m3 and 800 kg/m3 respectively. This is equivalent to 30% to 90% of the average equivalent solid wood. The boards retained 30% to 60% of their strength and 70% to 90% of their stiffness after soaking in water. Thickness swelling decreased from 51% to 23%, and water absorption decreased from 152% to 59% when board density increased from 560 kg/m3 to 800 kg/m3.

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Item Type: Article
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Chen, Fung Woo
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Muhammed, Suhaimi
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Subjects: T Technology > TP Chemical technology > Oils, fats, and waxes > Palm oil
T Technology > TS Manufactures > Wood technology. Lumber > Wood products. Furniture
T Technology > TS Manufactures > Engineered wood. Fiberboard, particle board, etc.
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang > Jengka Campus
Journal or Publication Title: GADING Jurnal UiTM Cawangan Pahang
UiTM Journal Collections: Others > GADING
ISSN: 0128-5599
Volume: 5
Number: 3
Page Range: pp. 46-53
Keywords: Modulus of rupture, Modulus of elasticity, Thickness swelling, Density
Date: 2000
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/62097
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