Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation
Paraserianthes falcataria, locally known as Batai, is a non-native, fast-growing species selected by Malaysia’s forest plantation programme. Limited empirical studies have been conducted regarding this species, specifically the one planted domestically. A comprehensive understanding of its wood prop...
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| author | Roslan, Sarah-Nur Hanis Salim, Sabiha Muhammad Roseley, Adlin Sabrina Zainal Abidin, Wan Nur Shasha Najiha |
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| description | Paraserianthes falcataria, locally known as Batai, is a non-native, fast-growing species selected by Malaysia’s forest plantation programme. Limited empirical studies have been conducted regarding this species, specifically the one planted domestically. A comprehensive understanding of its wood properties is essential to effectively introduce and utilise this species commercially. Thus, a study was conducted to evaluate the physico-mechanical properties of Batai and their correlation with age and position variation. In this study, P. falcataria was harvested from a forest plantation in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia, encompassing three different age variations: 2.5, 5 and 8 years. Five replicates were felled for each age, and the logs were segmented into three 2 m portions representing variations along the vertical axis: top, middle and bottom. Additionally, radial variation was examined by distinguishing between heartwood and sapwood. Subsequently, samples were tested with static bending and compression tests following standard protocols (ISO 13061-3: 2014, ISO 13061-4, and ISO 13061-17: 2017). The results revealed statistically significant physico-mechanical properties among different ages and within-tree sections. This study provides valuable documentation on P. falcataria wood properties, contributing to the field’s knowledge. Moreover, it exposes the harvesting determinants towards the planters and wood industry, facilitating better utilisation of P. falcataria wood across various applications. |
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| spelling | upm-1172002025-04-30T09:22:34Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117200/ Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation Roslan, Sarah-Nur Hanis Salim, Sabiha Muhammad Roseley, Adlin Sabrina Zainal Abidin, Wan Nur Shasha Najiha Paraserianthes falcataria, locally known as Batai, is a non-native, fast-growing species selected by Malaysia’s forest plantation programme. Limited empirical studies have been conducted regarding this species, specifically the one planted domestically. A comprehensive understanding of its wood properties is essential to effectively introduce and utilise this species commercially. Thus, a study was conducted to evaluate the physico-mechanical properties of Batai and their correlation with age and position variation. In this study, P. falcataria was harvested from a forest plantation in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia, encompassing three different age variations: 2.5, 5 and 8 years. Five replicates were felled for each age, and the logs were segmented into three 2 m portions representing variations along the vertical axis: top, middle and bottom. Additionally, radial variation was examined by distinguishing between heartwood and sapwood. Subsequently, samples were tested with static bending and compression tests following standard protocols (ISO 13061-3: 2014, ISO 13061-4, and ISO 13061-17: 2017). The results revealed statistically significant physico-mechanical properties among different ages and within-tree sections. This study provides valuable documentation on P. falcataria wood properties, contributing to the field’s knowledge. Moreover, it exposes the harvesting determinants towards the planters and wood industry, facilitating better utilisation of P. falcataria wood across various applications. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2024-09-30 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117200/1/117200.pdf Roslan, Sarah-Nur Hanis and Salim, Sabiha and Muhammad Roseley, Adlin Sabrina and Zainal Abidin, Wan Nur Shasha Najiha (2024) Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation. Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 32 (S4). pp. 39-61. ISSN 0128-7680; eISSN: 2231-8526 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjst/browse/special-issue?article=JST(S)-0626-2024 10.47836/pjst.32.s4.03 |
| spellingShingle | Roslan, Sarah-Nur Hanis Salim, Sabiha Muhammad Roseley, Adlin Sabrina Zainal Abidin, Wan Nur Shasha Najiha Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation |
| title | Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation |
| title_full | Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation |
| title_fullStr | Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation |
| title_short | Physico-mechanical properties of Paraserianthes falcataria (Batai) in relation to age and position variation |
| title_sort | physico-mechanical properties of paraserianthes falcataria (batai) in relation to age and position variation |
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