method for measuring vessel-free density distribution in hardwoods

• Published in: Wood science and technology Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 31 - 42
• Main Authors: Gureyev, T.E, Evans, R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin Springer 01.02.1999; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Computed tomography; Densitometers; Densitometry; Density distribution; Eucalyptus; Exact sciences and technology; hardwood; Hardwoods; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Properties and testing; rapid methods; Test procedures; Vessels; Wood; wood density; Wood. Paper. Non wovens; x-ray microdensitometry; Microdensitometry; Hardwood; X ray; Measurement method; Density distribution; Experimental study; Physical properties; Computerized tomography

A new method for rapid measurement of vessel-free density distribution in hardwood samples cut from increment cores is proposed. The method represents a specialised form of computer tomography which combines the data of X-ray microdensitometry with the information obtained from optical images of the...