Determination of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sawdust from Tropical Wood Species
ABSTRACT
The research involves the determination of the
physical and mechanical properties of sawdust from Tropical wood species. The
physical and mechanical properties where determined standard equipment. The
percentage replacement was 0%, 15%, 30%, 45%, 60% and 75% for the treatment.
The finess modulus of sand is 1.80 and 1.53 sawdust. The coefficient of uniformity
of sand is 7.2 and that of sawdust is 8.2. The coefficient of curvature for
sand is 1.42 and that of sawdust is 1.62. For well graded sands the finess
modulus is within the range 1< Cc< 2.95; CU? 5.7 and 1< Cc< 2.95;
Cu? 6 ; this suit in for the particle size required for making light foundation
making; the specific gravity of sawdust is 1.05, and the bulk density
uncompacted and compacted are 0.11 and 0.12g/cm3respectively. From the slump
test, the varieties showed different trend, variety A and B gave the highest
slump more than the other varieties because they gave harsh mix. From this
study, it can be concluded that physical properties and mechanical properties
of the sawdust varieties can be used as replacement for light weight in farm
foundation construction works, poultry structures especially in places where
bio-materials are in short supply.
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NZEAKOR, C (2021). Determination of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sawdust from Tropical Wood Species. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determination-of-the-physical-and-mechanical-properties-of-sawdust-from-tropical-wood-species-7-2
COLLINS, NZEAKOR. "Determination of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sawdust from Tropical Wood Species" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 23 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determination-of-the-physical-and-mechanical-properties-of-sawdust-from-tropical-wood-species-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
COLLINS, NZEAKOR. "Determination of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sawdust from Tropical Wood Species". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 23 Nov. 2021. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determination-of-the-physical-and-mechanical-properties-of-sawdust-from-tropical-wood-species-7-2 >.
COLLINS, NZEAKOR. "Determination of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Sawdust from Tropical Wood Species" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/determination-of-the-physical-and-mechanical-properties-of-sawdust-from-tropical-wood-species-7-2