Structural analyses of common planted trees in Singapore

• Main Author: Chan, Swee Yee
• Other Authors: Harianto Rahardjo
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/64442
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Structural evaluation of a large living structure like a mature tree is needed using its own mechanical properties since the failure of large matured trees would cause safety concerns to the public. Green wood properties of three common planted trees in Singapore with distinct tree shapes, i.e. Swie...