Property characterization of plantation-grown palasan rattan (Calamus merrillii Becc.)

Issue Date

1-2007

Abstract

The mechanical properties of plantation-grown palasan rattan (Calamus merrillii Becc.) were compared with those of wild rattan. The effect of specific gravity and fibre percentage on strength variability within a particular position was evaluated. The influence of rattan age on strength properties was also assessed. In terms of MOR and MOE, both plantation-grown and wild rattan were more or less similar proving that the former is not inferior to the latter in strength properties. This would imply that plantation-grown rattan could also be used in the industry without negatively affecting the mechanical properties of the finished products. Ovendry specific gravity and fibre percentage did not influence the variation in strength properties within a particular position. Similarly, rattan age did not influence the strength properties. Apparently, a young rattan would also possess the same strength values as that of a mature stem. © KFRI 2007.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Bamboo and Rattan

ISSN

15691586

Volume

6

Issue

3-4

Page

145-156

Document Type

Article

College

College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR)

Language

English

Subject

Calamus merrillii, Fibre percentage, MOE, MOR, Ovendry specific gravity, Plantation-grown rattan, Wild rattan

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