Surface roughness as a comparator for natural teak alternatives

• Main Author: Chen, Alethea Mei Yun
• Other Authors: Zhong Zhaowei
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2021
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials::Testing of materials; Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/150617
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study is about wood used for furniture. Natural teak has been a top choice for furniture makers due to its high strength and durability. However, its declining sustainability has generated the need for potential alternatives such as plantation teak, iroko and balau. While these woods may have c...