Plywood vs. LVL

Learning Objectives

The objective of this lesson is to learn about the effect of fiber orientation on veneer bending strength

SELF REFLECTION SHEET FOR LVLvsPW

excellent example of a reflection sheet

TEST RESULTS from Wednesday 2/26:

Readings/Videos

I highly recommend that you also search on your own for other sources to learn more about the topics of wood orthotropy, veneer peeling, and fiber orientation effect on strength.

  • PWvsLVL class notes
  • Wood Strength and Stiffness (Section 1 only):  https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2001/green01d.pdf
  • Wood veneer Peeling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIPOytItV-k
  • fiber orientation affect on wood strength:
    http://worldwideflood.com/ark/design_calculations/wood_strength.htm
  • The Wood Database: http://www.wood-database.com/