Technological properties in the anisotropic directions of oriental plane (Platanus orientalis L.) tree

Wood is an anisotropic and complex material. Analysis of the properties of complex materials is quite difficult. Various computer programs were developed for use in such investigations. The parameters and basic information about material should be correctly transferred to the computer to obtain the possible accurate results. In this study, samples obtained from Oriental Plane tree were tested in laboratory conditions. Samples were prepared as radial, tangential and longitudinal direction to determine the behaviors in the anisotropic direction of wood. Tensile strength and compressive strength specimens at the longitudinal direction were simulated with the finite element analysis program (ANSYS) with computer in same conditions and dimensions. According to the results obtained, it was determined that both laboratory results and simulation results are similar with each one, and the similarity rate is above %90.