Processing and utilization of coconut wood in Kerala

Anoop, E. V.; Sheena, V. V.; Aruna, P.; Ajayghosh, V.

doi:10.1007/s13196-012-0044-9

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“…The timber of the coconut palm is called ''porcupine wood'' and has a nice-looking, fragmented appearance. Coconut wood has proven to be comparable to conventional wood in durability, sturdiness, and versatility, often at a considerably lower cost [2]. Using coconut wood as a substitute material for building construction could reduce the cost of housing units.…”

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“…Based on the density of the coconut timber, it can be used for loading and non-loaded structural components. Low-density timber is mainly used for non-loading structures, and high-density timbers are used for load-bearing materials [4,2].…”

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“…It is aimed to remove the senile and diseased plants by planting new ones. Efficient disposal of fallen trunks is by converting them into sealable wood products, and it also is an additional source of income for new growers [2]. Thus the information of properties makes it more advanced to use coconut timber as wood products.…”

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Comparative Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Properties in the Radial Positions of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Timber

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2022

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This study evaluated the variation of the physical and mechanical properties within coconut timber's radial position (dermal, sub-dermal, core). Properties were studied on the 55-year-old coconut palm from KAU coconut farm Vellanikkara, in Thrissur, district Kerala. The density of coconut timber at the radial positions was 862.3 kg m-3, 670.8 kg m-3 and 287.9 kg m-3, respectively, for the dermal, sub-dermal, and core positions. The average moisture content of coconut timber in the dermal, sub-dermal, and core positions was 15.7 %, 16.6 %, and 17.5 %, respectively. Compressive strength parallel to the grain at the three radial positions such as dermal, sub-dermal, and core is 32764.77 kg cm-2, 25591 kg cm-2, 7532.35 kg cm-2, respectively, and the compressive strength perpendicular to the grain was found as 46712.42 kg cm-2, 39233.3 kg cm-2, 22353.04 kg cm-2. Hardness measured at the side and ends of the dermal position is 1207.612 kg and 767.65 kg, respectively. In the sub-dermal position, 1035.7 kg and 750.88 kg, respectively. The core position is 252.34 kg and 359.31 kg, respectively.

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confidence: 99%