The usefulness of different wood species for bow manufacturing

Moliński, Waldemar; Mania, Przemysław; Tomczuk, Gabriel

doi:10.1515/ffp-2016-0021

Abstract

The aim of this study was to define the density and selected mechanical parameters of wood used for bow production at present, and in the past. Properties such as modulus of elasticity, bending strength and energy accumulation were determined for 11 species of wood. The analysis of results revealed that in the past, the wood used for the production of bows was not always most suitable for this application.

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The usefulness of different wood species for bow manufacturing

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