Affiliation:
1. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry
Abstract
The paper examined the strength of rotationally welded joints between
untreated beech dowels and samples of thermally modified and unmodified oak
wood (used as substrates). The results were compared with the control group
where beech dowels were glued using PVAc (polyvinyl acetate) glue for the
same types of samples. Maximum dowel pull-out force was significantly higher
for the glued connection compared to the welded connection in both groups -
thermally treated and untreated oak wood. Welded joint strength was higher
for unmodified group, compared to thermally treated group, which was
expected due to negative effects of thermal modification on mechanical
properties of wood.
Funder
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia
Publisher
National Library of Serbia