THE EFFECTS OF DENSITY AND PRESS TIME ON POPLAR INSULATION PARTICLEBOARD PROPERTIES

Abstract

In this research utilization of Poplar Insulation particleboard at two different level of density (0.35, 40, 45 and 50gr/cm3) and press time (2, 3 and 4 min) were considered. Based on the DIN standard physical and mechanical properties including MOR, MOE, IB and thickness swelling (after 2 and 24 immersion in water) were tested. Based on the factorial experimental design at completely random test was analysis. The effect of density from 0.35 to 0.50gr/cm3, MOR, MOE and IB were increased and thickness swelling after two and 24 hours immersion in water were decreased .Moreover the effect of Press time from 2 to 4 min. MOR and MOE increased and at 3 min. IB was increased.

Keywords

• POPLAR INSULATION PARTICLEBOARD
• density
• V.F
• PRESS TIME