Comprehensive Analysis of Physical, Mechanical, Wettability, Shear, and Bonding Performance Properties of Rubberwood Various Trunk Diameters and Radial Positions Bonded with Various Adhesives for Sustainable Engineered Timber Construction: Bibliometric an
Keywords:
Bibliometric, Bonding performance, Clamping pressure, Position within the trunk, Rubberwood, Sustainable Development Goals, Trunk sizeAbstract
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the physical,
mechanical, wettability, shear, and bonding performance
properties of rubberwood within and between trunks of various
diameters bonded with different adhesives for sustainable
engineered timber construction. Rubberwood samples from
trunks of different sizes were tested for density, modulus of
rupture, modulus of elasticity, compressive strength, shear
strength, and wettability. Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and
polyurethane (PUR) adhesives were applied under varying
clamping pressures to evaluate bonding strength and wood
failure behavior. The results revealed minimal variation in
physical and mechanical properties across radial positions and
trunk diameters, while PVAc achieved slightly higher bonding
efficiency. Wettability remained stable across zones and
surfaces. A bibliometric analysis highlighted increasing global
interest in rubberwood and bio-based materials for sustainable
construction, emphasizing its relevance to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and its potential as a renewable
material for green innovation.
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