A Method For Cleavage Fracture Testing Of Hardwood Laminated Veneer Lumber

Mathieu, K., Carrick, J. and Marosszeky, M. (2004). A Method For Cleavage Fracture Testing Of Hardwood Laminated Veneer Lumber. In: Atrens, A., Boland, J. N., Clegg, R. and Griffiths, J. R. Structural Integrity and Fracture International Conference (SIF'04), Brisbane, Australia, (257-263). 26-29 September 2004.

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Author Mathieu, K.
Carrick, J.
Marosszeky, M.
Title of paper A Method For Cleavage Fracture Testing Of Hardwood Laminated Veneer Lumber
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name Structural Integrity and Fracture International Conference (SIF'04)
Conference location Brisbane, Australia
Conference dates 26-29 September 2004
Editor Atrens, A.
Boland, J. N.
Clegg, R.
Griffiths, J. R.
Publication date 2004
Start page 257
End page 263
Abstract/Summary Blackbutt (Eucalyptus Pilularis) is a common plantation hardwood in New South Wales which is highly regarded for its strength and durability but is difficult to laminate. A method was developed to test Blackbutt Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) glue-lines for mode I fracture toughness - comparisons were made to similar work in the USA and Australia. The cleavage test method is demonstrated to be more suitable for assessing LVL bond quality than the currently-used Australian Standard chisel test. The test shows that Blackbutt veneer is capable of being glued for application as a durable structural material.
Subjects 291405 Timber
Keyword cleavage fracture
laminated veneer lumber
LVL
blackbutt
Q-Index Code E1
Q-Index Status Provisional Code
Institutional Status Unknown

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