Manufacture of laminated strand veneer (LSV) composite. Part 1: Optimization and characterization of thin strand veneers
Manufacture of laminated strand veneer (LSV) composite. Part 1: Optimization and characterization of thin strand veneers
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层压单板(LSV)复合材料的制造。
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2008
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通讯作者:
V. Yadama
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Shilo W. Weight;V. Yadama
Abstract The forest resources are changing due to fire prevention and depletion of old growth forest. Applications for small-diameter juvenile timber, especially for low-value species, such as ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) are needed. In this study, a novel thin wood strand composite of P. ponderosa, 3.2 mm thick, is introduced as a veneer substitute. Optimization was performed for the processing parameters phenol formaldehyde resin content, platen temperature, and the aspect ratio strand length to thickness (L/t). Mean modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture values of 10.2 GPa and 79.1 MPa, respectively, were obtained with the optimized formulation (5.5% resin, platen temperature 152°C, and aspect ratio of 430). These values were approximately 2–2.5 times higher than the parent small-diameter ponderosa pine lumber. The results indicate that fast-growing low-density species – such as hybrid poplars, or small-diameter timber with predominantly juvenile wood – could potentially be used to manufacture strand veneers of consistent quality with significantly higher strength and stiffness than parent material.