VARIATION IN MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HORNBEAM (CARPINUS BETULUS L.) WOOD GROWN AT DIFFERENT ELEVATION OF ASALEM FORESTS (GILAN), IRAN

Abstract

In this study physical and mechanical properties of Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) grown at three different elevations of Asalem Forests located at the north west of Gilan were investigated following the ASTM Standard. Sample trees were selected from 3 different elevations, at different height of trees, at 4 different geographical directions of the stems and 2 different moisture contents.The results of statistical analysis revealed that properties of Hornbeam wood from this region was influenced by elevations and to the lessees extend to geographical direction of wood specimens and tree height.

Keywords

• HORNBEAM
• PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES