Mechanical properties and impregnability of Homalium spp. wood were studied; its natural durability and performance as tie material were examined; results showed that Homalium spp. is one of strongest woods used as railroad ties on Japanese National Railways, except bending impact strength; natural antidecay durability of wood is low, so ties should be treated with creosote oil; sap- and heartwood of Homalium spp. can be easily impregnated by Bethell process; comparison of performance with other wooden ties.


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    Title :

    Strength and impregnability of Homalium spp. As railroad sleeper


    Additional title:

    Tokyo. Ry Tech Research Inst -- Quarterly Report


    Contributors:
    Shimizu, K. (author) / Matsumura, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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