Evaluar las propiedades mecánicas de pino (Pinus radiata) y eucalipto (Eucalyptus globulus) para la elaboración de pallets tipo europeo, empresa HAROMADERA., cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical characteristics of three types of European pallets according to the type of wood used. Three tests were carried out for each type of pallet: the first type of European pallet with Pinus radiata wood structure, the second type of European pallet with only Eucalyptus globulus wood structure and the third type of pallet with a combination of Pinus radiata and Eucalyptus globulus wood structure; these tests showed the flexural modulus for rack loading, the static and dynamic load capacity of the pallets. Using the Universal machine and steel plates, different types of loads were applied to the pallets until a failure in their structure was obtained and the maximum load supported was determined. The results obtained indicated that Eucalyptus globulus has a superior load capacity in the Compression, Flexure and Fork Lift tests with a capacity of 11184.97 Kgf, 1382.40 Kgf and 1446.87 Kgf respectively. But statistically it was concluded that it only has significant difference in two of the three tests and it is recommended to perform an Impact Resistance test to complement the investigation.