Published Online: Dec 30, 2016
Page range: 183 - 187
Received: Jul 06, 2016
Accepted: Sep 02, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ffp-2016-0021
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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.