Comparative Analysis in Guadua angustifolia Kunth Samples Solicited to Compression Parallel to the Fiber

Abstract

This article presents a comparison between the results of strength and characteristic valúes found it different studies performed on Guadua Angustifolia Kunth samples under compression parallel to the fiber taken from different parts of Colombia, with the results from research project “Compressive strength parallel to the líber and determination of modulus elasticity of Guadua Angustifolia of the municipality of Pitalito-Huila" This work, first of its type carried in the department of Huila Colombia, followed the procedures of the standard NTC 5525 and the protocols “Cuttíng culms and preparation of samples, for the determination of the compressive strength parallel to the fiber and measurement of moisture contení for Guadua Angustifolia Kunth samples” of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá (2008). The Information collected was classified, consídering the location and the melhodology used. The Guadua Angustifolia of the department of Huila presented a good performance, with values of ultímale strength of 37.83 MPa, 28.49 Mpa in characteristic value with moisture content average of 86,16%.