Estudo da qualidade de madeiras de árvores caídas em área de manejo florestal para o desenvolvimento de produtos

Abstract

This paper presents a study of technological characteristics and of use for the development of products from some species from naturally fallen trees in the Amazon. The research is bounded by the analysis of their physical properties and application of the proposal based on the study of the wood quality. Taking as reference to the experiments the determination of the basic density and dimensional stability of the species, as also procedures related to their processing. In addition to the fundamental principles adopted by forest management in this context, the paper also reports the participation of design as a strategic tool for the conception of products, of which its main attributes such as shape, function and ergonomics has been used. From the results achieved , the research highlights that many of the physical properties of the studied species has showed good indication for the manufacture of products, although this wood is not used commercially by unfamiliarity of its potential. In conclusion, we observed that the use of wood of fallen tree in the design of products is a viable alternative and may represent an excellent opportunity of economic return. Coupled with the knowledge of wood technology and design methodology for the development of good projects, which can also help reduce the pressure around the living forest.