Tests On Timber

Objective For determination of specific gravity of timber.  Reference Standards IS : 1708 (Part 2)-1986 Equipment & Apparatus Balance(0-10kg) Oven(3000C)  Preparation of sample The dimension of sample to be tested is 6 cm in length and 2 x 2 cm in cross-section or 15 cm in length and 5 x 5 cm in cross-section.  Procedure … Read more

Objective For determination of moisture content of timber.  Reference Standards IS : 1708 (Part 1)-1986 Equipment & Apparatus Balance(0-10 kg) Oven (3000c)  Preparation of sample: The dimension of sample to be tested is 2.5 cm in length and 2 x 2 cm or 5 x 5 cm in cross-section. Procedure The sample is weighed (W1) … Read more