Evaluation of heating temperature and time on bending properties of Taurus cedar wood

Heat treatment is one of the environmentally friendly and cost-effective modification methods applied for improvements wood properties. However, influences exposure duration temperature should be known to provide balanced In this study, effect (80, 120, 150, 180, 210°C) (2, 5, 8 h) on longitudinal ultrasonic wave velocity, density, dynamic Modulus Elasticity-MOE (Edyn), MOE in bending, Rupture (MOR) properties Taurus cedar (Cedrus libani) was figured out. Edyn predicted using velocity 2.25 MHz propagated through axis. The three-point bending test performed determine static mechanical According results, highest adverse effects extended were observed MOR followed by Edyn, bending. Up 150°C h levels, some remarkable increases (15.3%) particularly Coefficients determinations calculated as 0.83, 0.38, 0.37 vs MOR, respectively.