REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON

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Paix- Travail- Patrie Peace- Work- Fatherland

ISABEE
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MINISTERE DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR MINISTERY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITE DE BERTOUA UNIVERSITY OF BERTOUA
INSTITUT SUPERIEUR D’AGRICULTURE, DU BOIS, DE L’EAU ET DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT DE BELABO
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE, WOOD, WATER RESSOURCES, AND ENVIRONMENT OF BELABO
PO BOX/BP: 60 BELABO
Tél: +237 657 384 500

Session Normale UE PHYSIQUE DU BOIS code UE : LGB 221

LGB 2211 -Intitulé de l’UE PHYSIQUE DU BOIS Examinateur : Dr Njimou Jacques
Cycle/Niveau : LIC2-ING 2 ; Année Académique : 2023 – 2024 ; Durée : 2H

COURSE QUESTIONS (10 points)

1. Moisture, b) density, c) swelling-shrinkage, d) Free water of wood (0.5*4 = 2 pts)
2. What are the techniques for measuring the density of wood? (0.5*2= 2 pts)
3. Define moisture content and explain the measurement methods for this property. (0.5*2= 2 pts)
4. Provide an expression for the following major physical properties of wood
a) Moisture b) Total volumetric shrinkage c) Total radial shrinkage d) Total tangential shrinkage (0.25*8= 2
pts)
5. What are the main parameters of moisture adsorption in wood? (0.5*4 = 2 pts)

PRACTICAL WORK PROBLEMS (10 points)

List three types of wood of your choice and answer the following questions
1. Analyze the variations in density in the 3 types of wood and discuss the impact of these variations on their
use in specific applications. (0.5*4 = 2 pts)
2. Study the effect of moisture on the acoustic properties of the 3 woods and propose solutions to minimize
this effect in constructing musical instruments. (0.5*4 = 2 pts)
3. Evaluate the impact of porosity of the 3 woods on their ability to absorb moisture and propose measures to
protect the 3 woods against moisture-related damage. (0.5*4 = 2 pts)

CASE STUDIES (ANSWER 2 QUESTIONS OUT OF THE 3 PROPOSED):

Case Study 1: A company wants to measure the density of a sample of tropical wood. Propose a measurement
method and explain how it can be used to achieve this goal. (0.5*4 = 2 pts)
Case Study 2: A research laboratory wants to study the influence of moisture on the thermal conductivity of
tropical wood. Propose an analysis method and explain how it can be used to achieve this goal. (0.5*4 = 2 pts)
Case Study 3: A construction company wants to assess the mechanical strength of a specific type of tropical
wood for use in load-bearing structures. Propose an analysis method and explain how it can be used to achieve
this goal. (0.5*4 = 2 pts)

LIC1_SN_ISB 112 / ISABEE-BELABO / Mercredi 26 juillet 2023 (07h30-09h30)

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