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/