%0 Article
%T Studies on relationship between anatomical structure and technical properties of birch wood
%A Wallden, Paul
%D 1934
%J Acta Forestalia Fennica
%V 40
%N 14
%R doi:10.14214/aff.7291
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/7291
%X <p>Birch wood is used widely in wooden structures where mechanical strength is needed. The aim of the research was to study the influence of the relative share of mechanically weak tracheids, and length of the wood fibers on specific gravity and bending strength of downy birch (<em>Betula pubescens</em> Ehrh.) wood. According to the results, the strength of wood is strongly dependent on the relative share of tracheids, and length of the libriform cells. The strength of the wood increases when the share of tracheids decreases and the length of libriform cells increases. The specific gravity can be used as an indication of the strength of wood, especially if it is possible to analyze the structure of the wood.</p><p>The PDF includes a summary in German.</p>