Influence of moisture content on physical and mechanical properties of <i>Calophyllum</i> sp wood

Due to its excellent resistance traction and compression, wood is regularly used in furniture, window frames structures sealing of homes buildings. the anisotropy complexity material, properties vary depending on intrinsic anatomical characteristics external factors, such as species, moisture content, acting requests, among others. The Brazilian standard provides linear models for estimating correcting all strength stiffness a function content wood. However, due characteristics, there may not be variation physical mechanical relation content. Thus, this research aims evaluate analyze influence 15 Calophyllum sp. reliability equation values humidity (U% 12%) was evaluated, addition analyzing, through ANOVA, whether change when they are at saturation point fiber 12% moisture. Of analyzed, 4 did change, contrary set out standard. In addition, it possible note that can estimate with an error up 76% 12%.