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Nat Collett
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Hi,
Having a background of horticulture training (NZTCH) and tree specialisation (NSW Arbor Techniques & Tree Surgery), I'm very interested in biomechanics so enjoy books written by authors like Prof. Dr. Claus Mattheck
http://www.mattheck.de/english/english2.htm
No idea what forum area this is relevant to but my question is:
Given a height in metres, and a circumference in metres, is the internal pressure predictable in a big tree?
Well aware of the combination of osmotic pressure, capillary action and transpiration suction that provide this pressure; but how to guesstimate? We can assess the height of a tree without climbing it (roughly accurate).
Has anyone ever come across any scientific study on internal tree pressures?
Having a background of horticulture training (NZTCH) and tree specialisation (NSW Arbor Techniques & Tree Surgery), I'm very interested in biomechanics so enjoy books written by authors like Prof. Dr. Claus Mattheck
http://www.mattheck.de/english/english2.htm
No idea what forum area this is relevant to but my question is:
Given a height in metres, and a circumference in metres, is the internal pressure predictable in a big tree?
Well aware of the combination of osmotic pressure, capillary action and transpiration suction that provide this pressure; but how to guesstimate? We can assess the height of a tree without climbing it (roughly accurate).
Has anyone ever come across any scientific study on internal tree pressures?