文摘
According to NLGA standard grading rules, the dimension lumber of plantation Chinese fir was graded into four grades, i.e. SS, No.?1, No.?2 and No.?3. The bending strength and stiffness were determined according to ASTM D4761-05. The results showed that there was a significant difference in both MOE and MOR of the lumber with and without pith for SS and No.?2 grades, but this was not the case for No.?3 grade lumber. The mean MOE and MOR decreased as growth ring width (GRW) of each graded lumber increased. MOR and MOE of the SS and No.?2 grade dimension lumber with GRW<6?mm were significantly different from that of GRW??mm group. In regard to plantation Chinese fir, it is suggested that No.?2 and better grades should not have pith and the GRW must be less than 6?mm. For the lumber with pith and GRW??mm, it should be graded into No.?3 grade.