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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Perpendicular to the grain"”.
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Reinforced Timber Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Connection Loaded Perpendicular to the Grain
The thesis reports the outcomes of a comprehensive study on how bolted timber connections with Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) respond to loading that is perpendicular to the grain. It investigates the topic in three main sections: understanding the stress-strain characteristic of LVL, checking how …
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Novel Bamboo-Timber and Bamboo Composites for Sustainable Construction
This research examines the mechanical behaviour of laminated bamboo and hybrid bamboo timber composites that were developed as sustainable alternatives to conventional construction materials. Thirty-six specimens were manufactured using a novel combination of bamboo and pinewood strips. The …
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A numerical and experimental study of initial defibration of wood
A major drawback of the defibration or refining process in manufacturing pulp is that of its large energy requirements. If the mechanics of the process were better understood, large amounts of energy could probably be saved. The initial defibration seems to be crucial for both the quality of the …
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Microstructural Controls on the Crystallization and Exhumation of Metamorphic Rocks
Microstructural data on the orientation and distribution of minerals can be utilized to better understand the processes controlling mineral crystallization during metamorphism and the extent to which equilibrium versus kinetic factors control the evolution of metamorphic rocks. Four studies in this …
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Radiant Auto-Ignition of Wood
Although piloted-ignition is well studied, auto-ignition is not, and under some conditions the latter may initiate the former. For that reason, the dynamics and mechanisms in the auto-ignition of redwood by radiant heating were experimentally studied. An open-cone radiant source heated an insulated …
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Investigation of Single and Two Bolt Connections Perpendicular to Grain in Laminated Veneer Lumber
Bolted connection with perpendicular to grain loading has been considered as a high priority research area by Smith and Foliente (2002), for the advancement of the load resistance factor design (LRFD) of connections. The results obtained from the experimental testing of this research will provide …