Applicability of various wood species in glued laminated timber: Parameter study on delamination resistance and shear strength

In a current research project the gluability of four European timber species and their applicability in glued laminated timber is investigated. The influence of different processing parameters on the adhesive bonding is assessed with regard to shear strength and delamination resistance. Furthermore, microscopy-based investigations revealed information about the penetration of the adhesive into the wood substrate, the topology of the glue line for different adhesive types and about the surface property of the wood. A deeper understanding of the interaction between wood species, adhesives and processing parameters was acquired.
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering and Geosciences