Effect of Crystalline Structure of Wood on Liquefaction

By means of X ray and gas chromatography analysis, the crystalline structure of untreated wood , alkali treated wood and benzylated wood and their liquefaction in toluene and tetrahydrofufan with HCl as a catalyst were studied .The upper solution of benzylated wood was also studied by GC MS analysis. It proved that the introduction of bulky benzyl group in wood significantly changed the crystalline structure of wood ,enlarging the free volume which facilitated the penetration of solvent into the matrix of treated wood, thus tremendously enhancing thesolubility in solvent,compared to untreated wood and alkali treated wood. The percentage of residue decreased and the combined solvent increased with the increase of weight gain revealed that the liquefaction process became easy. Furthermore, the factors that influenced the liquefaction of benzylated wood were investigated. It showed that the liquefaction performance was improved with the increase of liquefaction time and the amount of catalyst when toluene was used as a solvent, especially in the presence of THF as solvent, there existed the optimum liquefaction time and the amount of catalyst .

Discussion on Selection of Wood Structure of Ancient Buildings in China

Based on wood structure of ancient buildings in China,the paper considers that Chinese ancient people have selected wood as the architectural material due to its characteristics and some necessity.After the analysis of architectural features of traditional settlements,it has found that Chinese ancient people tend to draw on local materials for construction.Then,it further analyzes the adaptability of Chinese wood structure,and the flexibility and complexity of its plane layout.By combining with Chinese's life value,the eternal significance contained in wood structure has been explained based on material and spiritual level.From the perspective of natural selection,technological advancement,spatial advantage,spiritual value and aesthetic need,the paper tries to find causes for wood structure as architectural materials,aiming to objectively treat the effort of Chinese ancient people made in the progress history of human civilization.

Synthesis, performance and structure characterization of glyoxal-monomethylolurea-melamine (G-MMU-M) co-condensed resin

In order to reduce the formaldehyde emission of formaldehyde-based wood adhesive from the source,it is aimed to develop a novel co-condensed resin of glyoxal-monomethylolurea-melamine(G-MMU-M).A series of G-MMU-M resins with various formulations of raw materials were successfully prepared.The basic properties and bonding performance of the G-MMU-M resins were determined.Furthermore,the structures of resins were characterized by FTIR,^(13)C NMR,XPS,and ESI-MS.The results show that the prepared G-MMU-M resin remains stable for 30 d,meanwhile,the dry and wet bonding strength of the plywoods bonded with the resins,solid content and viscosity are influenced greatly by the addition amount of melamine and MMU/G molar ratio.The G-MMU-M resins with MMU/G molar ratio of 0.9:1.0 and 8% melamine exhibit the highest dry and bonding strength of 1.98 MPa and 1.27 MPa,increased by 34% and 63%,respectively,in comparison with glyoxal-monomethylolurea(G-MMU)resin.In the G-MMU-M resins,there were four main oligomers including M—CH(—^(+)CH-MMU)-O-MMU,M-CH(—CH_(2)OH)-MMU-O-MMU,M—CH(—OH)—^(+)CH-MMU-O-MMU,and M—CH(—^(+)CH-MMU)-MMU-p-G.

A feasibility study of using two-component polyurethane adhesive in constructing wooden structures

This investigation was conducted to determine the feasibility of using a two-component polyurethane （PUR） adhesive, with special waterproof properties, in constructing wooden structures. We designed and conducted tests to compare the shear strength and adhesion performance of PUR with polyvinyl acetate （PVAc） adhesive on block-shear specimens constructed of oriental beech （Fagus orientalis L.）, fir （Abies alba Mill.）, poplar （Populus deltoides Bartr.）, white oak （Quercus alba L.）, sycamore （Platanus orientalis L.） and white walnut （Juglans cinerea L.）. The values of the percentage of wood failure were also determined in specimens constructed with each adhesive. The highest shear strength values of both adhesives were obtained in specimens constructed of beech, while the lowest shear strength values were obtained in fir and poplar specimens. Average shear strength of the PUR adhesive was 16.5% higher than that of the PVAc adhesive. Specimens constructed of fir, poplar and sycamore were characterised by the highest percentages of wood failure, whereas the lowest average percentages of wood failure were obtained in beech and oak specimens. With the exception of oak specimens, there was no statistically significant difference between percentage of wood failure among the PUR and PVAc adhesives. Generally, the PUR adhesive showed an acceptable adhesion performance on wood materials used in our study.

Experimental study on large wood filtration performance by herringbone water-sediment separation structure

A herringbone water-sediment separation structure(hereinafter referred to as "herringbone structure") has been shown to be effective in separating coarse inorganic debris; however, less is known regarding the large wood(LW) filtration effect in this structure. This paper presents preliminary research on the wood filtration effect of the herringbone structure based on physical model tests.The results show that the herringbone structure exhibited effective performance in large wood size segregation, with a 100% component filtration rate for LW that diameter(D) larger than ribbed beam opening width(a). The total filtration rate also exceeded 80% when the Fraud number(Fr) is larger than 2.64 and increased with the increase of Fr. After exceeding Frmax, total filtration rate would be decreased due to overflow. Beside flow condition,structure parameters influence significantly on LW filtration rate. We attempt to explain the filtration process via particle contact trajectory and particle movement trajectory. The inclined angle of ribbed beam(γ) contributed the most variation to the filtration rate via influencing the coincidence with particle contact trajectory and particle movement trajectory. The high sensitivity coefficient of ribbed beam(θ) under relatively low Fr conditions implies remarkable influences on LW filtration effects by causing clogging problem. The ribbed beam opening width(a) together with LW diameter(D) influenced the size segregation performance.

Relations Between Permeability and Structure of Wood

The permeability and the structure of heartwood and sapwood of the solvent-exchange dried and the air-dried greenwood of Chinese-fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook.) and masson pine (Pinus massoniana Lamb.) were measured in order to study the relations between the permeability and the structure. The results showed that the permeability of sapwood of both the air-dried and the solvent-exchange dried wood was higher than that of heartwood, and the permeability of the solvent-exchanged dried heartwood and sapwood was higher than that of the air-dried. A higher permeability of wood was attributed to, on the one hand, a bigger number of flow path per unit area of the wood perpendicular to the flow direction resulted from a bigger number of unaspirated pits per unit area and a bigger number of effective pit openings per membrane, and on the other hand, a smaller number of tracheid in series connection per unit length parallel to flow direction resulted from a longer tracheid length and an effective tracheid length for permeability.

THE DETECTION OF THE BOUNDARY OF IMAGE OF WOODANATOMICAL STRUCTURE MOLECULAR

Basing on a lot of examinations, according to the fundamental inage processing theories and methods, getting touch with the property of wood anatomical structure image,we put forward the optimum method and theory which are suitable for the binary processing of the wood anatomical structure image. After the wood image has been processed binary, with the help of computer vision technology, the boundary of wood anatomical structure molecular binary image was sought This kind of theory and method lay a solid foundaion on the collection of feature and the pottern recognition and other high level processing of wood anatomical structure molecular image.

Impacts of Wood Poaching on Vegetation Structure and Composition in Mukuvisi Woodland, Zimbabwe

Our study focused on the effects of wood poaching on the vegetation structure and composition in Mukuvisi Woodland, Zimbabwe. Mukuvisi Woodland, located within the precincts of Harare urban area, Zimbabwe, suffers from high illegal wood utilization pressure stemming from the need to fulfill alternative energy demands created by persistent electricity shortages and an unstable economic environment, particularly between 2000 and 2008. This results in a continuous flux of vegetation and a disturbed animal habitat driven mainly by anthropogenic activities. Due to the heterogeneity in vegetation utilisation trends, we used the stratified systematic random sampling technique, where the site was divided into two strata, central and boundary. Twelve 30 × 20 m permanent plots were established in which species name, species diversity, height, basal area, plant status, fire evidence, number of stems and saplings were recorded and assessed in April and May 2012. A total of 968 woody plants were assessed representing 47 woody plant species. All woody vegetation variables recorded and assessed showed no significant difference (P > 0.05) between the two strata, i.e., central and boundary, in Mukuvisi Woodland, except sapling density (P = 0.022). Principal Component Analysis indicated evidence of fire impacts on vegetation structure. The study concludes that illegal wood harvesting in Mukuvisi Woodland has not yet reached alarming proportions and can be contained. The study recommends collaborative arrangements with key stakeholders, promotion of the use of alternative energy sources and increased environmental education and awareness campaigns.

Weathering Characterization and Degradation Analysis of Landscape Wooden Buildings in Semi-Arid and Sandy Area

Wooden buildings play a very important role in China’s construction and landscape architecture industry.In order to explore the weathering characteristics of the surface layer of landscape wooden buildings,the main causes of weathering were analyzed on the basis of summarizing the common types of weathering characterization.The results showed that the weathering characterization was mainly reflected in the surface defects of wood structures,such as cracking,discoloration,peeling,wind erosion wear,and so on.The coating technology on the surface of constructions was the main artificial factor affecting the surface defects of constructions.In the case of similar surface decoration conditions,sunlight and moisture were the main natural factors affecting the weathering of wooden buildings,which will promote the process of weathering.

The population structure and sex ratios of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus under a-pinene stress

Pine wood nematode(PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is a serious pathogen of pines throughout the world. Previous work indicated that different concentrations of a-pinene could affect nematode reproduction,however the mechanism of that influence is not clear. In order to examine the reproductive strategies of PWN in response to the stress of the volatile material a-pinene, we investigated different aspects of population changes of B.xylophilus under two concentrations of a-pinene. The results show that a high concentration(214.5 mg ml-1)promoted population growth while a low concentration(56.33 mg ml-1) decreased the population. Population structure was analyzed and it was found that a high concentration of a-pinene decreased the percentage of adults but increased the percentages of larvae and eggs.Furthermore, from the results of an evaluation of sex ratios(female/male), it was determined that a high concentration could elevate sex ratios but a low concentration decreased ratios sharply. These results suggest that the PWN could regulate its population by changing sex ratios under stress of a-pinene. This study has provided a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of pine wilt disease caused by the pine wood nematode.

Study on the Structural Characteristics and Physical and Mechanical Properties of Phoebe bournei Thinning Wood

The artificial afforestation of precious Phoebe bournei has been carried out in China.During the cultivation process,thinning wood will be produced.The properties of thinning wood might vary greatly with matured wood and require evaluation for better utilization.The objective of the present study aims to determine the wood structure,fiber morphology,and physical and mechanical properties of the Phoebe bournei thinning wood to help us understand the wood properties and improve its utility value.Three 14-year-old Phoebe bournei were cut from Jindong Forestry Farm of Hunan Province,China.The wood structure and fiber morphology were observed and analyzed with a light microscope and scanning electron microscope.The physical and mechanical properties were tested according to the Chinese national standards.The results showed as follows:(1)The Phoebe bournei thinning wood has a beautiful wood figure and fine texture,whereas the heartwood has not yet formed.(2)It is a diffuse-porous hardwood with small and less pores as well as fine wood rays.(3)The wood fiber is medium length and extremely thin wall thickness.(4)It is low in density and has excellent dimensionally stability.(5)The wood mechanical properties belong to the low to medium class and the comprehensive strength of wood belongs to the medium-strength class.It is concluded that Phoebe bournei thinning wood is suitable for wood carving,handicraft,high-end furniture,and decorative furniture parts.

Vibrational Structure of Selected Compounds Derived from Biomass： Lignin Dimers, Selected Aldopentoses and Aldohexoses

The production of chemicals from biomass is a very challenging process due to its diverse chemical composition. Lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose are the three main biopolymers of wood biomass, with cell walls ＆plant origin. Lignin has been chosen for the present studies due to its range of different linkages and structures. The present work involved a computational study of the most dominant lignin dimers and their vibrational structures, based on the Density Functional Theory method. Full geometry optimization of the compartments used the StoBe code with cluster model and non-local functional （RPBE） approach. The calculations of the vibrational frequencies were performed with harmonic approximations as well as an anharmonicity fit in the Morse potential function, as implemented in the StoBe code. In the case oflignin, the calculations included three different precursors based on： coumaryl alcohol, coniferyl alcohol and sinapyl alcohol. To represent the cellulose and hemicellulose derivatives, selected aldopentoses and aldohexoses （arabinose, xylose, glucose, galactose, and mannose） were considered. Presented here are the theoretical investigations for a variety of biomass derived compounds, to give the possibility of obtaining a theoretical VBD （Vibrations Basis Database） for experimental spectra interpretation. Such a database could be further used in the preliminary composition assessment of biomass derived substrates, which will be discussed here in more detail.

Lateral Performance for Wood-Frame Shear Walls–A Critical Review

Wood is a green material in line with the sustainable development strategy.From the excellent performance of engineering wood products,modern wood structures represented by light wood structures have gained more development opportunities.As an indispensable part of light wood structure systems,the wood-frame shear wall plays a vital role in the bearing capacity and earthquake resistance of light wood structure systems.This paper is focused on a review of the lateral performance of wood-frame shear walls and classifies the influencing factors in relevant experimental research into three categories,including internal factors such as shear wall structure,external factors such as test scheme,and other factors of material production and test process.Finally,the research prospects in this field were introduced based on the summary of the research status.This work can be a reference for further research on the lateral performance of wood-frame shear walls.

马尔康6.0级震群地震藏族民居震害调查与分析

为掌握马尔康6.0级震群地震中藏族民居的震害情况,对地震灾区进行广泛的调查,总结藏族民居的建筑特点与结构特点,分析石木结构、木结构和生土结构的主要震害特征和破坏原因,并对不同结构类型的建筑震害数量和地质灾害隐患点数量进行统计和分析。研究结果表明:此次地震中,石木结构震害较严重,主要破坏特征为整体倒塌、局部倒塌、墙体破坏、梁柱破坏和屋盖破坏。木结构震害较轻,主要破坏特征为围护墙倒塌、开裂以及屋面溜瓦。由于距离震中较远,生土结构的震害最轻,主要破坏特征为墙体开裂。石木结构和木结构倒塌破坏占比分别为0.9%和0.0%,严重损坏占比分别为19.0%和17.2%。木结构多为非结构构件损坏,抗震能力强于石木结构。同时,地震诱发山体落石、山体滑坡,导致建筑被掩埋、道路中断、水利和通讯设施受损,地质灾害隐患点数量为663处。针对不同藏族民居的震害特征和破坏统计,建议在保留藏族民居建筑特色的前提下,发展受力机理清晰的结构体系,加强藏族民居的抗震措施,并重视该地区的震群型地震效应。根据次生灾害的破坏情况和统计,建议灾后重建中,藏族民居应合理选址,加强地质灾害的监测和预警,并完善防治次生灾害设施。

高延性混凝土加固单层砖木结构农房振动台试验研究

为提高我国农村砌体房屋的抗震性能水平,采用高延性混凝土(HDC)条带加固的方法,设计了两个缩尺比为1∶2的砖木结构模型,对加固模型与未加固模型进行振动台同台对比试验。对比分析了地震作用下两个模型结构的加速度响应、位移响应、扭转效应和破坏形态,并对其抗震性能进行评估。试验结果表明:单层砖木结构农房的整体抗震性能较差,结构的自振频率低、位移反应较大,扭转效应明显,在8度设防地震作用下接近倒塌;经HDC条带加固的模型结构自振频率增大,位移反应相比未加固模型更小,山墙外闪现象得到明显控制,结构扭转效应的破坏作用明显减轻,在9度罕遇地震作用下HDC面层只出现轻微受损,可达到“大震可修”的性能目标。采用HDC条带加固法可有效延缓结构在强震作用下的刚度退化,增加结构的耐损伤能力,并有效提高此类砌体结构的整体抗震能力。

大跨度木结构蒙古包的设计与工程实践

在我国“双碳”目标的实现和新时代中国民族建筑复兴的背景下,木结构建筑市场再次兴起。在原民族建筑文化内涵的基础上对结构进行创新,以满足现代市场的需求已成为新的研究方向。本文针对希拉穆仁草原景区设计了一座大跨度蒙古包,在不改变建筑材料的基础上,采用木网壳结构体系对传统建筑结构进行创新与优化,其最大跨度为23.5 m,最大高度为11.5 m,且整体结构稳定。在此基础上,利用有限元软件进行建模,对可能出现的各种工况进行静力计算和屈曲分析,验证了该结构的可靠性。本研究对我国大跨度木结构的发展和传统木结构建筑的创新具有重要的借鉴意义。

考虑非结构构件的木结构古建筑抗震性能研究综述

木结构古建筑是我国文物建筑的主体,它以木材为主要承重构件,具有深厚的历史文化价值。本文根据已有研究,从结构试验、数值模拟、抗震性能评估方法 3个方面,总结了含有隔墙、隔扇、雀替等非结构构件的古木建筑抗震性能研究现状。研究表明,非结构构件可以限制榫卯节点拔榫,改善节点受力,不同程度提高结构的强度、刚度和耗能能力,降低了结构在地震作用下坍塌的概率。最后结合我国木结构古建筑的研究现状以及与其他国家的研究差异,给出了未来木结构古建筑抗震性能的可能研究方向。

南方山区民居木结构榫卯节点抗震性能试验研究

为研究截面参数和节点形式对有穿销直榫节点抗震性能的影响,首先,以梁高、梁宽为研究参数,并与有穿销透榫节点作对比,共设计制作了4个足尺节点试件;然后,通过低周往复加载试验,研究不同参数下节点的破坏形态、滞回曲线、骨架曲线、延性、强度和刚度退化及耗能能力等性能;最后,推导有穿销直榫节点的弯矩-转角理论公式,并与试验结果进行对比.研究结果表明:试件的主要破坏形态为柱内侧梁榫受拉边缘的顺纹拉裂破坏,伴随有柱内侧梁榫受压边缘的挤压变形和柱外侧梁榫的水平劈裂;节点的弯矩-转角滞回曲线呈捏缩效应明显的反Z形;在试验设计参数范围内,有穿销直榫节点的转动刚度和抗弯承载力随着梁截面高度和宽度的增大而增大,但是强度退化系数和等效黏滞阻尼系数的变化不明显;相比于有穿销透榫节点,有穿销直榫节点的正向抗弯承载力大62%,反向抗弯承载力大26%,且承载力下降更平缓,表明有穿销直榫节点具有更好的抗震性能;有穿销直榫节点理论公式所得结果与试验结果误差在9%内.

木窗双端铣削加工中心关键机构的设计与研究

针对被动式欧式木窗外框铣削加工效率低、加工精度低和人工劳动强度大等问题,设计一种被动式欧式木窗的双端铣削加工中心,用于被动式欧式木窗外框高效率、高精度铣削加工。通过对木窗铣削工艺的分析,采用计算机辅助设计方法对加工中心结构进行详细设计,利用Solidworks软件对加工中心进行三维建模,基于有限元分析软件对关键支撑零件的强度、刚度进行分析,使用虚拟试验方法验证加工中心的加工效率。研究结果表明,加工中心理论加工效率约为400扇/d,相较于人工加工效率350扇/d,效率提升了14.28%,关键支撑零件的最大应力远小于材料的许用应力,满足使用要求。

“木材高效利用结构调控与定向重组机制”国家自然科学基金重大项目结题综述

国家自然科学基金重大项目“木材高效利用结构调控与定向重组机制”于2019年1月启动,2023年12月结题完成。本文概述了项目历时5年所取得的重要研究进展,包括创新提出了木材弱相结构理论,阐明了速生人工林木材多维弱相结构失效及增强调控机制;提出了木材细胞壁差异化定向软化策略,阐明了次生壁S1/S2层节能解离新机制,深化了木材纤维层面的精准解离与可控功能重组基础认知;揭示了木材主要组分定向转化及其聚集态结构调控机制,引领木质功能新材料在3D打印、手性光学、磷光余辉防伪等领域中的应用发展国际前沿。对未来木材天然结构解译与重组、主要化学组分定向转化、功能化调控机制等木材高效利用基础研究重要发展方向进行了展望,并提出发展建议。