Pengaruh Klasifikasi Batang Aren dengan Pengawetan Asam Borat Rendaman Panas-Dingin untuk Bahan Bangunan

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (15) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Petrus Patandung

Classification Effect of palm trunks with boric acid pickling hot-cold baths for building materials has been carried out. The purpose of this study is to utilize palm trunks that are not productive to Classification of building materials and do preservation for durability and can be used as building materials. Research conducted two phases: the first to determine that the palm trunk Classification length: 1.5, 2 or 3.5, 2.5 or 6 and 3 meters or 9 meters from the base of the palm trunk and Phase II to preserve palm trunks or test sample using boric acid preservative with concentrations: 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8% as well as preservation method with hot-cold baths. The study was repeated 2 (two) times.Results showed treatment of hot-cold baths hard parts, among others; 12.20 -19.88% moisture content, specific gravity value of  0,48-0.68, compressive strength parallel to the fiber 155-280 kg/cm2, the compressive strength perpendicular to the fiber of 100-125 kg/cm2.retention 1,05- 8.00 kg/m3, the penetration from 80.43 to 93.45%, and the soft water content from 14.13 to 20.93%, the value of density 0,27- 0.40. Compressive strength parallel to the fiber 98.5-112 kg/cm2, the compressive strength perpendicular to the fiber 58-108 kg/cm2,the retention of 0.7 to 4.61kg/m3 and penetration 75.88 to81.93%. Best research results obtained in the first test sample with a length of 1.5 meters from the base of a palm trunk  using boric acid preservative 8% ie hot-cold baths because it produces compressive strength parallel to the fiber of the highest type of 0.68 and can meet the standards.ABSTRAKPengaruh klasifikasi batang aren  dengan pengawetan asam borat rendaman panas-dingin untuk bahan bangunan telah dilaksanakan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memanfaatkan batang aren yang tidak produktif dengan melakukan klasifikasimenjadi bahan bangunan dan melakukan pengawetan agar tahan lama serta  dapat digunakan sebagai bahan bangunan. Penelitian dilaksanakan 2 tahap yaitu tahap I untuk menentukan klasifikasi batang aren yaitu dengan ukuran panjang:  1,5, 2  atau 3,5, 2,5  atau 6 dan 3 meter atau 9 meter dari dasar batang aren dan Tahap II untuk mengawetkan batang aren atau contoh uji yang  menggunakan bahan pengawet asam borat dengan konsentrasi : 1, 2, 4, 6 dan 8 % serta menggunakan metode pengawetan dengan rendaman panas-dingin. Penelitian diulang 2 (dua) kali. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan rendaman panas-dingin bagian keras antara lain; kadar air 12,20 -19,88 %, nilai berat jenis 0,48- 0,68, kuat tekan sejajar serat 155-280 kg/cm2, kuat tekan tegak lurus serat 100-125 kg/cm2, retensi 1,05-8,00 kg/m3, penetrasi 80,43 - 93,45 %, dan bagian lunak kadar air 14,13 - 20,93%, nilai berat jenis 0,27- 0,40, kuat tekan sejajar serat 98,50 -112kg/cm2, kuat tekan tegak lurus serat 58-108 kg/cm2, retensi 0,76-4,61 kg/m3 dan penetrasi 75,88-81,93 %.Hasil penelitian yang terbaik diperoleh pada contoh uji I dengan ukuran panjang 1,5 meter dari dasar batang aren yang  menggunakan bahan pengawet asam borat  8% yaitu rendaman panas-dingin karena menghasilkan kuat tekan sejajar serat yang tertinggi yaitu sebesar 280 kg/cm2, berat jenis 0,68 dan retensi sebesar 8,00 kg/m3 dan dapat memenuhi standar mutu kayu bangunan. Kata Kunci : batang aren, pengawetan, asam borat,kuat tekan,retensi.

Holzforschung ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Liu ◽  
A.W.C. Lee

Summary This study was conducted to explore basic physical and mechanical properties of parallel strand lumber (PSL) made exclusively from southern pine and yellow-poplar, respectively, and to examine their relationships using statistical analysis. Small specimens were prepared from commercial southern pine PSL and yellow-poplar PSL billets and tested for specific gravity, moisture content, dimensional stability, bending properties, shear strength and compressive strength. Results indicate average specific gravity of southern pine PSL is higher than that of yellow-poplar PSL, while their average moisture content and dimensional stability are very similar. Southern pine PSL has higher average modulus of elasticity but lower average modulus of rupture than yellow-poplar PSL. While average longitudinal shear strength does not exhibit differences between southern pine PSL and yellow-poplar PSL, average compressive strength of southern pine PSL is higher than that of yellow-poplar PSL. There are positive correlations among modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture and specific gravity. PSL improves some properties of solid wood from which PSL is made.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muhsar ◽  
Abdul Kadir ◽  
Sulaiman Sulaiman

The purpose of this study was to Analyze the characteristics of theaggregates used in concrete mixtures and analyze how muchincrease in compressive strength of concrete with a variation ofnickel slag substitution 0%, 5%, 15%, 25% compared with normalconcrete. The characteristics of the material examined are watercontent, sludge content, specific gravity and absorption, volumeweight, abrasion with los angeles machines, and filter analysis.While the large increase in compressive strength of concrete can betested at the age of 7 days, 14 days, 28 days and 35 days. From the results of the analysis of the characteristics of nickel slagwaste in concrete mixes meet the test standards in concretemixtures, with a moisture content of 0.86%, sludge content of 0.44%,specific gravity of 2.94 gr / cm3, volume weight of 1.76 gr / cm3,abrasion 36.07%. And a large increase in compressive strength ofconcrete with a variation of nickel slag substitution of 0%, 5%, 15%,25% compared to normal concrete is increasing. The highestpercentage increase in concrete compressive strength is found inconcrete compressive strength between a variation of 15% with avariation of 25% at 14 days concrete age, with a percentage increasein value of 13.13%.


Author(s):  
G.O Adunoye ◽  
O.C Onah ◽  
F.O Ajibade

This study undertook an experimental study of the comparative effects of Atterberg limits, particles size and compaction parameters on the unconfined compressive strength of selected soils. This was with a view to ascertaining which of the combinations of the soil properties will produce a good prediction of the unconfined compressive strength. To achieve this aim, soil samples were obtained from selected locations within Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. The following tests were conducted on the soil samples, following standard procedures: natural moisture content determination, specific gravity, Atterberg limits, compaction and unconfined compressive strength. Using Regression tool, the results obtained from the laboratory tests were used to develop the relationships between each of the index properties and unconfined compressive strength. Results showed that the natural moisture content of soil samples ranges between 18.48 % and 25.03 %; specific gravity ranges between 2.35 and 2.69; liquid limit ranges between 39.95 % and 83.98 %; plastic limit ranges between 29.32 % and 51.18 %; and plasticity index is between 8.74 % and 33.56 %. The maximum dry density ranges between 15.30kN/m3 and 19.30kN/m3 with their optimum moisture contents ranging between 13.80 % and 35.50 % while unconfined compressive strength is between 36.00 kN/m2 and 97.14 kN/m2. The results of regression analysis showed that effective size and coefficient of uniformity have the greatest effect (R2 = 0.82) on unconfined compressive strength of the tested soil samples. Therefore, the study concluded that effective size and coefficient of uniformity could be used to estimate the unconfined compressive strength of the soils.


2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1943-1946 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Ze Wu ◽  
Jun Chang ◽  
Zheng Zhao Pan ◽  
Xin Cheng

Accelerated carbonation is a new technology of materials preparation, which may have potential for the treatment of industrial solid residues and the sequestration of CO2, an important greenhouse gas. In this study, accelerated carbonation was used to recycle steelmaking slag and sequestrate CO2 to manufacture building materials. The experimental results show that the strength of specimens increases along with the increase of carbonation degree. Moisture content, carbonation temperature and curing time have significant effects on the degree of carbonation, and carbonated specimens have larger weight increase and compressive strength increases under the condition of moisture content 12.6%,reaction time 117 min and reaction temperature 361 K. The SEM and XRD analyses indicate that dogtooth like CaCO3 crystals appear on the surface of carbonated aggregate specimens. Strength and soundness test shows that steelmaking slag building materials have higher strength and eligible soundness after accelerated carbonation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Thompson Henry Tolulope Ogunribido ◽  
Tunde Ezekiel Fadairo

Twenty soil samples collected from the failed portions in the study area were air dried for two weeks before analyses. Each soil samples were subjected to eight engineering tests which include: natural moisture content, atterberg limit, specific gravity, compaction, unconfined compressive strength, California bearing ratio, grain size and hydrometer analysis. Results showed that the natural moisture content ranged from 17.7% to 37.8%, liquid limit from 48.5% to 62.4%, plastic limit from 18.3% to 26.8%, plasticity index from 25.7% to 37.7%, shrinkage limit from 5.8%-12.5%, optimum moisture content from 14.2% to 32.4%, maximum dry density from 1301 Kg/rn3 to 2002 Kg/rn3. Soaked California bearing ratio ranged from 5% to 17%, unsoaked from 15% to 38%, specific gravity from 2.5 to 2.68, unconfined compressive strength r from 112.8 Kpa to 259.7 Kpa, shear strength from 56.4 Kpa to 129.9 Kpa and hydrometer analysis from 48.5% to 72.1%. Based on the Federal Government specifications for pavement construction, for the soil to be suitable, stabilization with bitumen, Portland cement, lime, coal fly ash, and saw dust should be done. Road pavement failure along Arigidi – Oke Agbe road was due to poor engineering geological condition of the sub-grade soils and poor drainage systems.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 278-285
Author(s):  
Hai-Bang Ly ◽  
Binh Thai Pham

Aims: Understanding the mechanical performance and applicability of soils is crucial in geotechnical engineering applications. This study investigated the possibility of application of the Random Forest (RF) algorithm – a popular machine learning method to predict the soil unconfined compressive strength (UCS), which is one of the most important mechanical properties of soils. Methods: A total number of 118 samples collected and their tests derived from the laboratorial experiments carried out under the Long Phu 1 power plant project, Vietnam. Data used for modeling includes clay content, moisture content, specific gravity, void ratio, liquid limit and plastic limit as input variables, whereas the target is the UCS. Several assessment criteria were used for evaluating the RF model, namely the correlation coefficient (R), root mean squared error (RMSE) and mean absolute error (MAE). Results: The results showed that RF exhibited a strong capability to predict the UCS, with the R value of 0.914 and 0.848 for the training and testing datasets, respectively. Finally, a sensitivity analysis was conducted to reveal the importance of input parameters to the prediction of UCS using RF. The specific gravity was found as the most affecting variable, following by clay content, liquid limit, plastic limit, moisture content and void ratio. Conclusion: This study might help in the accurate and quick prediction of the UCS for practice purpose.


TAPPI Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
CORY JAY WILSON ◽  
BENJAMIN FRANK

TAPPI test T811 is the specified method to ascertain ECT relative to box manufacturer’s certification compliance of corrugated fiberboard under Rule 41/ Alternate Item 222. T811 test sample heights were derived from typical board constructions at the time of the test method’s initial development. New, smaller flute sizes have since been developed, and the use of lighter weight boards has become more common. The T811 test method includes sample specifications for typical A-flute, B-flute, and C-flute singlewall (and doublewall and triplewall) structures, but not for newer thinner E-flute or F-flute structures. This research explores the relationship of ECT sample height to measured compressive load, in an effort to determine valid E-flute and F-flute ECT sample heights for use with the T811 method. Through this process, it identifies challenges present in our use of current ECT test methods as a measure of intrinsic compressive strength for smaller flute structures. The data does not support the use of TAPPI T 811 for ECT measurement for E and F flute structures, and demonstrates inconsistencies with current height specifi-cations for some lightweight B flute.


2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Mohd Helmy Ibrahim ◽  
Mohd Nazip Suratman ◽  
Razali Abd Kader

Trees planted from agroforestry practices can become valuable resources in meeting the wood requirements of many nations. Gliricidia sepium is an exotic species introduced to the agricultural sector in Malaysia mainly for providing shade for cocoa and coffee plantations. This study investigates its wood physical properties (specific gravity and moisture content) and fibre morphology (length, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness) of G. sepium at three intervals according to age groups ( three, five and seven years of ages). Specific gravity (0.72) was significantly higher at seven years ofage as compared to five (0.41) and three (0.35) years age group with a mean of 0.43 (p<0.05). Mean moisture content was 58.3% with no significant difference existing between the tree age groups. Fibre diameter (22.4 mm) was significantly lower (p<0.05) for the trees which were three years of age when compared to five and seven years age groups (26.6 mm and 24. 7 mm), respectively. Means of fibre length, lumen diameter and cell wall thickness were 0.83 mm, 18.3 mm, and 6.2 mm, respectively, with no significant differences detected between trees in all age groups. Further calculation on the coefficient of suppleness and runkel ratio suggest that wood from G.sepium may have the potential for insulation board manufacturing and paper making. However, future studies should experiment the utilisation of this species for these products to determine its full potential.


1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Azhakesan ◽  
T. J. Shields ◽  
G. W. H. Silcock

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Salmabanu Luhar ◽  
Demetris Nicolaides ◽  
Ismail Luhar

Even though, an innovative inorganic family of geopolymer concretes are eye-catching potential building materials, it is quite essential to comprehend the fire and thermal resistance of these structural materials at a very high temperature and also when experiencing fire with a view to make certain not only the safety and security of lives and properties but also to establish them as more sustainable edifice materials for future. The experimental and field observations of degree of cracking, spalling and loss of strength within the geopolymer concretes subsequent to exposure at elevated temperature and incidences of occurrences of disastrous fires extend an indication of their resistance against such severely catastrophic conditions. The impact of heat and fire on mechanical attributes viz., mechanical-compressive strength, flexural behavior, elastic modulus; durability—thermal shrinkage; chemical stability; the impact of thermal creep on compressive strength; and microstructure properties—XRD, FTIR, NMR, SEM as well as physico-chemical modifications of geopolymer composites subsequent to their exposures at elevated temperatures is reviewed in depth. The present scientific state-of-the-art review manuscript aimed to assess the fire and thermal resistance of geopolymer concrete along with its thermo-chemistry at a towering temperature in order to introduce this novel, most modern, user and eco-benign construction materials as potentially promising, sustainable, durable, thermal and fire-resistant building materials promoting their optimal and apposite applications for construction and infrastructure industries.


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