Abstract: A nonlinear stochastic model has been formulated to simulate the stress-strain behavior of strand-based wood composites based on the constitutive properties of the wood strands. Prediction models of this type save time and ...

Abstract: Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is an abundant yet underutilized low-value tree species native to the northeast region of the United States. Developing value-added markets for these trees would improve local forest ...

Abstract: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a massive panel product made from orthogonal layers of solid-sawn lumber. Because of its composite nature and engineered layup, CLT provides the possibility of a substantial market for ...

Abstract: This paper presents a study in which a universal-type test machine was configured to apply torsion load-to-failure to estimate the orthotropic shear strengths of full-size laminated veneer lumber (LVL). The objective of ...

Abstract: Parallel strand lumber (PSL) is a composite made of oriented wood strands that have been glued and compressed together. Its market share in the residential construction industry is considerable, being used primarily as ...

Abstract: This paper describes a model for the spatial variation of the elastic modulus of parallel strand lumber (PSL) that is based on bending experiments and also describes a validated stochastic computational model that incorporates ...

Abstract: Measurement of the compressive strength of parallel strand lumber (PSL) is conducted on specimens of varying size with nominally identical mesostructure. The mean of the compressive strength is found to vary inversely with ...