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Experimental study on the performance of fiber-reinforced laminated veneer lumber produced using Melia dubia for structural applications

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dc.contributor.authorRamkumar V.R.en_US
dc.contributor.authorAnand N.en_US
dc.contributor.authorPrakash V.en_US
dc.contributor.authorSujatha D.en_US
dc.contributor.authorMurali G.en_US
dc.contributor.authorid56585579400en_US
dc.contributor.authorid58876417600en_US
dc.contributor.authorid55834694700en_US
dc.contributor.authorid56906834900en_US
dc.contributor.authorid57203952839en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-03T07:44:44Z
dc.date.available2025-03-03T07:44:44Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractMelia dubia is a rapidly expanding tree species in southern India, but its main drawback has been limited use in wood-based panel products until recently. To address this research gap, this study aimed to develop three reinforcement materials for producing Reinforced Laminated Veneer Lumber (RLVL) using Melia dubia. Three types of reinforcement materials, chopped glass fiber mat (CGM), glass fiber mesh (GM), and bamboo mat (BM) were employed in two layers to manufacture RLVL. The investigated parameters included physical, mechanical, and bonding performance. Furthermore, morphological images were analyzed using optical and scanning electron microscopes. The research findings revealed that the highest performance was demonstrated by BM, followed by GM and CGM. These results suggest that all three reinforcements enhanced the mechanical properties and overall performance of RLVL. Arranging the reinforcement layers closer to the surface veneer layer in the assembly resulted in outstanding mechanical properties for RLVL. The performance is superior to solid wood made from the same wood species. The findings indicate that RLVL demonstrated superior mechanical properties to laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and solid wood. The modulus of rupture for LVL reinforced with CGM, GM and BM was 7.27%, 30.91%, and 32.73% greater respectively, than that of unreinforced LVL. The composite LVL reinforced with bamboo and glass matting exhibits potential for successful utilization in outdoor structural applications, including beams, rafters, and purlins. ? 2024 Elsevier Ltden_US
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dc.identifier.ArtNo135325
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135325
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85184663721
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184663721&doi=10.1016%2fj.conbuildmat.2024.135325&partnerID=40&md5=bc2881406071050c9a50c9f5077f0ce3
dc.identifier.urihttps://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36796
dc.identifier.volume417
dc.publisherElsevier Ltden_US
dc.sourceScopus
dc.sourcetitleConstruction and Building Materials
dc.subjectGlass fibers
dc.subjectLaminating
dc.subjectLumber
dc.subjectReinforcement
dc.subjectScanning electron microscopy
dc.subjectVeneers
dc.subjectBamboo mat
dc.subjectChopped glass
dc.subjectChopped glass fiber mat
dc.subjectDubia
dc.subjectFibermat
dc.subjectGlass fiber mat
dc.subjectGlass-fibers
dc.subjectMelia dubia
dc.subjectBamboo
dc.titleExperimental study on the performance of fiber-reinforced laminated veneer lumber produced using Melia dubia for structural applicationsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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