Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties of selected wood joints

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Kuzman M. K., Kutnar A., Ayrilmis N., Kariz M.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS, vol.73, no.5, pp.689-691, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 73 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2015
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s00107-015-0931-z
• Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.689-691
• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: No

Abstract

Effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of box and frame-type corner joints produced from modified and non-modified beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and spruce (Picea abies L.) wood was investigated. The wood lamellas were heat-treated at 190 and 210 A degrees C for 3 h in a treatment process with initial vacuum. Samples of box- and frame-type corner joints used in the production of furniture were prepared from the heat-modified and non-modified lamellas using dowels and biscuits. The dowel joints had higher failure load than the biscuit joints.