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KNOT AREA RATIO [1 record]

Record 1 2017-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
  • Wood Sawing
CONT

The visual override investigated was knot size, i.e. what size of knot, specifically what knot area ratio (KAR), can be allowed in MSG [machine stress graded] timber to meet the required strength. KAR is defined as the cross sectional area of the knot over the total timber cross section expressed as a percentage.

PHR

KAR method, system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
  • Sciage du bois
CONT

[...] cette méthode établit, sans distinction entre espèces, un parallèle entre la proportion de nœuds en coupe transversale (le K.A.R., pour Knot Area Ratio) et le comportement mécanique de la pièce.

Spanish

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