Jeffrey Atkin Eucalyptus is significantly stronger than oaks and mixed hardwoods in measurements of bending strength, shear, hardness and related measurements. Why does strength matter? In general, stronger materials yield stronger results. Stronger materials are especially important in engineered lifts (e.g., wind turbine crane lifts) or in repeated stress on the mat. Strength also matters in predicting … Read more
Welcome to Eucalyptus University! We’ll be publishing a series on Eucalyptus timber mat essentials called Eucalyptus University. Each post will be short and to the point. Format & Curriculum Format: Summary of the course in one or two short paragraphs. Backup information in summary format with links to more detailed information. Field applications. Link to … Read more
Summary: Over the last year, forward-looking customers have analyzed mat requirements by using strength characteristics rather than dimension. These customers have discovered they can get the same quality mat but at lower cost by using a Eucalyptus timber mat with greater shear and bending strength, generating significant operational savings. Read the Introduction and Specific Solutions. … Read more
Summary: Over the last year, forward-looking customers have analyzed mat requirements by using strength characteristics rather than dimension. These customers have discovered they can get the same quality mat but at lower cost by using a Eucalyptus timber mat with greater shear and bending strength, generating significant operational savings. Read the Introduction. Specific Solutions: Here … Read more
Summary: Over the last year, forward-looking customers have analyzed mat requirements by using strength characteristics rather than dimension. These customers have discovered they can get the same quality mat but at lower cost by using a Eucalyptus timber mat with greater shear and bending strength, generating significant operational savings. This three-part article investigates through an … Read more
Originally published by WindPower Engineering & Development. PDF below.
Summary: Using a strength-adjusted mat you can increase quality and decrease cost. Save between $200-$1200 per mat. For some 12” applications you may save 50%, substituting one 12” Eucalyptus for two mixed hardwood mats. Specific solution: Estimate the strength of mat you really need. Often, bending strength (Fb) will be most important factor, followed by … Read more
We are pleased that Crane Hot Line has published a brief article on World Forest Group mats in heavy lift environment. Original article here. Reproduced below.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday season. Click on the image and drag it around to see what Santa might have for you in his sleigh. Try full screen mode for more fun! Santa Claus and Eucalyptus Hardwood Mats by World Forest Group LLC on Sketchfab Santa Claus and Eucalyptus Hardwood Mats by World Forest … Read more
Summary: The reality of timber mats comes up short against the ideal. What we receive on the truck is often not what we expect. World Forest Group’s Eucalyptus mats can help keep you from being disappointed. It’s the same mat. Better Materials. The reality of the timber mat business is that highly variable raw materials … Read more
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