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    Comparison of log taper in different wood species
    (Department of Wood Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia, 2023-12)
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    The rational yield of the sawlogs is one of the key factor for the prosperity of the sawmill capacity. One of the factors that significantly influence the maximum quantitative yield of sawlogs is the diameter taper. The diameter taper is an inevitable sawlogs occurrence and it is determined by the geometry of the logs. The diameter taper is defined as the difference between the diameters of the two ends of the log, alongside its length. Great differences between these two diameters adversely affect the percentage of maximum quantitative yield. This parametar plays a fundamental role in the classification of logs into quality classes. The aim of the paper is to compare the diameter taper in different wood species. Wood species of interest are: beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), pine (Pinus sylvestris, Pinus nigra), oak (Quercus sessiliflora), and fir/spruce (Abies alba/Picea excelsa). Log length is of important influence in the value of log taper. Therefore, the analysis for the different wood species will also present different groups of lengths, in order to determine the different values for the log taper. The selection of wood species is for the purpose of comparison of the taper values in deciduous and coniferous wood species.
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    Influence of beech sawlogs (Fagus sylvatica L.) quality on milled lumber quality
    (Faculty of Design and Technologies of Furniture and Interior - Skopje, 2021-11)
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    This research paper presents results obtained from conducted research under pragmatic conditions. The results correspond to the influence of the sawlogs quality on the milled lumber quality. The logs were from beechwood (Fagus sylvatica L.). The beech sawlogs, as the key point of research, were graded as 1st and 2nd grade logs. The sawlogs were with the consistent length of l = 4,0 m. The diameter of the 1st grade logs was in the range d = 33,0 ÷ 50 cm, and for the 2nd grade logs d = 34,0 ÷ 50,0 cm. The total number of analyzed logs was 40, 20 logs for each grade. The 1st grade sawlogs had the volume of V = 11,7 m3 and the volume for the 2nd grade logs was the same, V = 11,7 m3. The 1st grade sawlogs had a diameter taper in the range S = 0,5 ÷ 1,0 cm/m and the 2nd grade logs’ diameter taper was S = 0,75 ÷ 1,75 cm/m. The mean value of the diameter taper was as followed: for the 1st grade logs, Ssr = 0,78 cm/m and for the 2nd grade logs Ssr = 1,26 cm/m. It must be noted that the milled lumber values given in this research are relative. After milling the 1st grade logs, the following values were obtained: sawn lumber with a share of 62,80%, dimensional lumber with a share of 18,55%, and heartwood with a share of 18,65%; from a total amount of 100%. The 2nd grade logs gave the following values, from the total amount of 100%: 51,80% sawn lumber; 21,38% dimensional lumber, and 26,82% heartwood. The dimensional distribution of the milled lumber, for the 1st grade, from the total amount of 100%, was as following: 44,60% long milled lumber (l > 2,0 m); 20,84% short milled lumber (l = 1,0 ÷ 1,90 m); 15,91% extra short milled lumber (l = 0,5 ÷ 1,0 m) and 18,65% heartwood. The 2nd grade milled lumber had the following dimensional distribution: 38,20% long milled lumber (l > 2,0 m); 14,76% short milled lumber (l = 1,0 ÷ 1,90 m); 20,22% extra short milled lumber (l = 0,5 ÷ 1,0 m) and 26,82% heartwood, from the total amount of 100%.
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    Processing sawlogs into parquet blanks
    (FACULTY OF FOREST INDUSTRY – UNIVERSITY OF FORESTRY – SOFIA, 2024-12)
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    The term parquet refers to a floor covering made of solid wood, consisting of interconnected slats in a horizontal plane. A parquet strip is the principal constructional element of the parquet. This wooden strip is obtained as a result of processing the flooring blank. In the sawmill processing of the sawlogs, the flooring blanks are sawn from the sawlogs, mostly in the radial and tangential direction. For such a purpose, sawlogs from domestic species and foreign species are used. Most dominant in this manner are the hardwood species, although softwood species can be used too. Among the domestic species, the most are beech, oak, acacia, elm, ash, and from the softwood species pine and larch. The paper focuses on the maximum quantitative yield of beech and oak sawlogs intended for processing into parquet blanks. The sawing was conducted on a bandsaw. The blanks were with a thickness of 25,0 mm. The sawlogs belonged to the I, II, and III quality classes. A total of 12 sawlogs were processed, 6 from beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and 6 from oak (Quercus robur). All sawlogs were with a constant length of 3,0 m. The mean diameter for beech and oak sawlogs was in the range of 34,0 to 36,0 cm. The average value for the quantitative yield for beech sawlogs from I, II, and III quality classes was 37,90%. For the oak sawlogs from I, II, and III quality classes the average value of the quantitative yield was 39,40%.
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    Impact of Length and Diameter Variations in Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) Sawlogs on the Yield and Waste
    (Faculty of Design and Technologies of Furniture and Interior - Skopje, 2024-12)
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    This study evaluates the yield and waste distribution in beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) sawlogs, focusing on the influence of log length and diameter. Two log lengths, 4.0 m and 5.0 m, were analysed across various diameter classes. The research examines the relationship between log geometry and the quantitative utilisation of raw materials, emphasising the impact on sawn timber yield, coarse waste, fine waste, and shrinking allowance. Experimental sawings were conducted on a vertical bandsaw in a saw mill optimised for moderate-capacity production. Statistical analysis of the data reveals significant differences in yield efficiency between the two log lengths. Logs with shorter lengths (4.0 m) demonstrated lower quantitative yield compared to longer logs (5.0 m) due to reduced taper effects and enhanced sawmill processing efficiency. Similarly, larger diameters were correlated with increased sawn timber yield, whereas smaller diameters resulted in higher proportions of waste. The waste distribution analysis highlighted that coarse waste formed the largest component, followed by fine waste, both influenced by log dimensions and quality. Precision in sawmill operations was demonstrated by the diminishing allowance, which provided a small but constant proportion to all logs. The findings underscore the importance of optimising log selection and processing parameters to maximise resource efficiency and minimise waste. This study provides insights into sustainable practices in beech sawlog processing, supporting the development of optimised sawing techniques for improved material utilisation. The results contribute to a better understanding of how log characteristics impact industrial processing outcomes, informing decision-making for sawmill operations and forest management strategies.