... location on physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of bamboo were investigated. The study consisted of the following specific objectives. 31. To determine chemical properties of bamboo, ... soaking, modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), and internal bond (IB) properties of the panels and compare the age effect on the physical and mechanical properties of the fiberboard. ... expected [Leithoff and Peek 2001]. Since the amount of each chemical composition of bamboo varies with age, height, and layer, the chemical compositions of bamboo are correlated with its physical...