Landscape designers increasingly prefer to use wood/bamboo-based composites for outdoor hydrophilic platforms owing to their natural surface texture,high performance,and sustainability to facilitate extensive interact...Landscape designers increasingly prefer to use wood/bamboo-based composites for outdoor hydrophilic platforms owing to their natural surface texture,high performance,and sustainability to facilitate extensive interaction between people and water and enable the full range of ecological functions of water resources.In this study,four laminated composite(LC)structures were designed and manufactured using fluffed bamboo and wood veneers.Their surface textures,profile densities,water resistances,and mechanical properties were then evaluated.The type of fluffed veneer of the surface layer determined the texture of the LC surface.The specific structures of fluffed bamboo and wood veneer laminations were found to affect the LC profile density variability,water resistance,and mechanical properties owing to the differences in the strength and interfacial properties of bamboo and wood fibers.Finally,the water resistance and mechanical properties of all four LCs were found to be much higher than the highest level specified in GB/T 20241-2006 for“laminated veneer lumber”and GB/T 30364-2013 for“bamboo scrimber flooring”,indicating that they are promising materials for structures and flooring,particularly for outdoor hydrophilic platforms.展开更多
Utilization of oily keruing wood for laminated wood product has not been optimal yet because of the appearance of extractive substance as oil on wood surface and hence disturbing the bonding process. A study has been ...Utilization of oily keruing wood for laminated wood product has not been optimal yet because of the appearance of extractive substance as oil on wood surface and hence disturbing the bonding process. A study has been conducted by manufacturing laminated wood from oily keruing wood (Dipterocarpus hasseltii) after extracting its oil by boiling the wood in the mixture of water and ethanol solution in several proportions. The assessment on the treated wood and the resulting laminated wood covered some characteristics i.e., wettability, static bending, bonding strength, ethanol-water solution can improve wetting properties significantly and delamination. The results show that boiling treatment in The extractive does not affect mechanical characteristics of the laminated wood. Increasing of water proportion in ethanol-water solution causes the decreasing of the bonding strength and increasing delamination value of the laminated wood. The result also shows that oily keruing wood after the treatment can be used as material for laminated wood.展开更多
Connection plays an important role in structural components and end jointing is one of the most common connections in structural applications. This study was designed to investigate some mechanical properties (MOE an...Connection plays an important role in structural components and end jointing is one of the most common connections in structural applications. This study was designed to investigate some mechanical properties (MOE and MOR) of solid wood samples manufactured from poplar (Populus nigra), joined together through end jointing. As well, we studied combinations of lumber manufactured from 10-mm veneer, using a polyvinyl acetate adhesive. The results show that non-jointed lumber (control samples) have better bending properties (MOE and MOR) than jointed specimens and lumber made from laminated layers. On the whole, side-by- side joints have a negative effect on the MOR and MOE of laminated products, which is more pronounced in the MOR. By increasing the number of joints, the properties of combination of three-ply, i.e., bending strength and modulus of elasticity, decreased.展开更多
In this research,some practical aspects of densified wood glulam were investigated.For this aim,poplar wood specimens were densified by hygro-thermo-mechanical technique.Glulam specimens were produced by finger joint ...In this research,some practical aspects of densified wood glulam were investigated.For this aim,poplar wood specimens were densified by hygro-thermo-mechanical technique.Glulam specimens were produced by finger joint technique and polyurethane glue was used as resin.Physical and mechanical properties of glulams were investigated according to ASTM D 143-09,ASTM D 905-03 and ISO 8375 standards.Based on obtained results,using this process(steam and pressurize compaction)resulted in improvement of physical and mechanical prop-erties of glulam specimens.Optical microscopic and scanning electron microscopic(SEM)pictures were proved structural changes on wood material during of applied technique.Generally,the increase of wood density and hygrothermal treatment has a positive role on the glulam properties especially its dimensional stability.This tech-nique showed a significant effect on water absorption;the steaming temperature and holding time significantly decreased water absorption but densification process increased this parameter.Also,delamination of specimens was decreased by hygrothermal treatment while densification showed negative effect on delamination.Moreover,modulus of rupture,modulus of elasticity,shear strength and compression strength parallel to grain were decreased by this technique but it is depend to treatment temperature and holding time.Higher temperature and holding time cause to higher decrease in the glulam mechanical strength.展开更多
Natural fibers have recently raised attention for presenting adequate mechanical characteristics for reinforcement of structural elements. The use of both natural fibers, in especial Sisal fibers, in wood laminated be...Natural fibers have recently raised attention for presenting adequate mechanical characteristics for reinforcement of structural elements. The use of both natural fibers, in especial Sisal fibers, in wood laminated beams and also wood from reforestation, is in accordance with the current economic interest and ecological appeal. Specifically, the strengthening of wood laminated beams with Sisal fibers is more effective for structures that require an increase in their structural capacity without a significant increase in height of the cross section. Furthermore, it is recommended that this type of reinforcement is used in wood structural elements where the elastic modulus is at least equal to the Sisal fibers. The composition of Sisal fibers is basically of cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses. In particular, the amount of cellulose and the angle that the micro-fibers with the axis of the fiber characterize the failure strength and the modulus of elasticity. The average mechanical characteristics of the Sisal fiber are: tensile strength 347 to 378 (MPa) and elastic modulus 15.2 (GPa) whereas these properties are lower for strips of Sisal fibers. In this context, this paper deals with the analysis and the viability of the use of Sisal fibers in wood structures as a reinforced material.展开更多
基金the Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Province(2021C02012)the Science Foundation of Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education(113429A4F21070)the Science Foundation of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University(11340031282014 and 11343132612052).
文摘Landscape designers increasingly prefer to use wood/bamboo-based composites for outdoor hydrophilic platforms owing to their natural surface texture,high performance,and sustainability to facilitate extensive interaction between people and water and enable the full range of ecological functions of water resources.In this study,four laminated composite(LC)structures were designed and manufactured using fluffed bamboo and wood veneers.Their surface textures,profile densities,water resistances,and mechanical properties were then evaluated.The type of fluffed veneer of the surface layer determined the texture of the LC surface.The specific structures of fluffed bamboo and wood veneer laminations were found to affect the LC profile density variability,water resistance,and mechanical properties owing to the differences in the strength and interfacial properties of bamboo and wood fibers.Finally,the water resistance and mechanical properties of all four LCs were found to be much higher than the highest level specified in GB/T 20241-2006 for“laminated veneer lumber”and GB/T 30364-2013 for“bamboo scrimber flooring”,indicating that they are promising materials for structures and flooring,particularly for outdoor hydrophilic platforms.
文摘Utilization of oily keruing wood for laminated wood product has not been optimal yet because of the appearance of extractive substance as oil on wood surface and hence disturbing the bonding process. A study has been conducted by manufacturing laminated wood from oily keruing wood (Dipterocarpus hasseltii) after extracting its oil by boiling the wood in the mixture of water and ethanol solution in several proportions. The assessment on the treated wood and the resulting laminated wood covered some characteristics i.e., wettability, static bending, bonding strength, ethanol-water solution can improve wetting properties significantly and delamination. The results show that boiling treatment in The extractive does not affect mechanical characteristics of the laminated wood. Increasing of water proportion in ethanol-water solution causes the decreasing of the bonding strength and increasing delamination value of the laminated wood. The result also shows that oily keruing wood after the treatment can be used as material for laminated wood.
文摘Connection plays an important role in structural components and end jointing is one of the most common connections in structural applications. This study was designed to investigate some mechanical properties (MOE and MOR) of solid wood samples manufactured from poplar (Populus nigra), joined together through end jointing. As well, we studied combinations of lumber manufactured from 10-mm veneer, using a polyvinyl acetate adhesive. The results show that non-jointed lumber (control samples) have better bending properties (MOE and MOR) than jointed specimens and lumber made from laminated layers. On the whole, side-by- side joints have a negative effect on the MOR and MOE of laminated products, which is more pronounced in the MOR. By increasing the number of joints, the properties of combination of three-ply, i.e., bending strength and modulus of elasticity, decreased.
文摘In this research,some practical aspects of densified wood glulam were investigated.For this aim,poplar wood specimens were densified by hygro-thermo-mechanical technique.Glulam specimens were produced by finger joint technique and polyurethane glue was used as resin.Physical and mechanical properties of glulams were investigated according to ASTM D 143-09,ASTM D 905-03 and ISO 8375 standards.Based on obtained results,using this process(steam and pressurize compaction)resulted in improvement of physical and mechanical prop-erties of glulam specimens.Optical microscopic and scanning electron microscopic(SEM)pictures were proved structural changes on wood material during of applied technique.Generally,the increase of wood density and hygrothermal treatment has a positive role on the glulam properties especially its dimensional stability.This tech-nique showed a significant effect on water absorption;the steaming temperature and holding time significantly decreased water absorption but densification process increased this parameter.Also,delamination of specimens was decreased by hygrothermal treatment while densification showed negative effect on delamination.Moreover,modulus of rupture,modulus of elasticity,shear strength and compression strength parallel to grain were decreased by this technique but it is depend to treatment temperature and holding time.Higher temperature and holding time cause to higher decrease in the glulam mechanical strength.
文摘Natural fibers have recently raised attention for presenting adequate mechanical characteristics for reinforcement of structural elements. The use of both natural fibers, in especial Sisal fibers, in wood laminated beams and also wood from reforestation, is in accordance with the current economic interest and ecological appeal. Specifically, the strengthening of wood laminated beams with Sisal fibers is more effective for structures that require an increase in their structural capacity without a significant increase in height of the cross section. Furthermore, it is recommended that this type of reinforcement is used in wood structural elements where the elastic modulus is at least equal to the Sisal fibers. The composition of Sisal fibers is basically of cellulose, lignin and hemicelluloses. In particular, the amount of cellulose and the angle that the micro-fibers with the axis of the fiber characterize the failure strength and the modulus of elasticity. The average mechanical characteristics of the Sisal fiber are: tensile strength 347 to 378 (MPa) and elastic modulus 15.2 (GPa) whereas these properties are lower for strips of Sisal fibers. In this context, this paper deals with the analysis and the viability of the use of Sisal fibers in wood structures as a reinforced material.