Species independent strength modeling of structural timber for machine grading

Geert Ravenshorst, Jan Willem Van De Kuilen

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Abstract

The current methods for the determination of the strength properties for wood species for grading purposes require extensive testing. Species independent grading might be a solution for this problem, in particular for tropical hardwoods. The strength reducing characteristics such as knots and slope of grain require two groups for which species independent machine grading is possible. Theoretical strength models are formulated and verified with data from a large database of soft- and hardwoods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWCTE 2016 - World Conference on Timber Engineering
PublisherDAAAM International Vienna
ISBN (Electronic)9783903039001
StatePublished - 2016
Event2016 World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2016 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 22 Aug 201625 Aug 2016

Publication series

NameWCTE 2016 - World Conference on Timber Engineering

Conference

Conference2016 World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2016
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period22/08/1625/08/16

Keywords

  • Dynamic modulus of elasticity
  • Softwoods
  • Strength grading
  • Temperate hardwoods
  • Tropical hardwoods

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