Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
5.8
3.1
Journals
Materials
Special Issues
Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures...
materials-logo
Submit to Materials Review for Materials Propose a Special Issue

Journal Menu

► Journal Menu

Journal Browser

► Journal Browser
share announcement

Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures Design

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2024) | Viewed by 6050

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Jerzy Smardzewski

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Furniture Design, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland
Interests: furniture engineering; wooden structures; wood and wood composite; honeycomb panels; joints; numerical simulation; FEM; CAD
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Prof. Dr. Cevdet Sogutlu

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Wood Products Industrial Engineering, Gazi University, 06500 Ankara, Turkey
Interests: wood processing; restoration; wood composites; finishing
Prof. Dr. Ali Kasal

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Wood Products Industrial Engineering, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000 Muğla, Turkey
Interests: furniture engineering; furniture design; performance testing of furniture; numerical analyses; FEM; ergonomics of furniture; wood science and technology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures Design," will address advances in analytical, numerical, and experimental methods of designing and modeling various-sized structures manufactured from wood and wood-based composites. Therefore, investigations into the mechanical problems in wood, wood-based materials, joints, fasteners, and glued connections are welcome. Interesting properties of the new materials and components for designing structures characteristic of the furniture, construction, and automotive industries will be presented. We are looking for new research results on the interaction between the joined materials in changing operating conditions. Simulation and experimental technics are critical in the sustainable design of products made of bio-based materials. Designers are seeking structures with high strength and stiffness at an optimally low weight. Each use of analytical and numerical methods reduces the costs of prototyping and validation, facilitates the diagnosis of damage occurrence, and enables the assessment of structures manufactured using biomaterials. Interesting experimental methods allow us to verify the theory and minimize modeling costs. Original articles on simulation-based design and practical approaches to wood and wood-based composite structures design under various operating conditions are invited. This particular issue welcomes contributions from the "30th International Conference Research for Furniture Industry" organized by Poznan University of Life Sciences and Gazi University on 22-23 September 2022. This collection will provide a complete understanding of how the quality of materials, joints, and structures can be improved using simulations and experimental approaches. Contributions can be submitted as original research papers or review articles.

Prof. Dr. Jerzy Smardzewski
Prof. Dr. Cevdet Sogutlu
Prof. Dr. Ali Kasal
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • wood
  • wood-based composite
  • joint
  • adhesives
  • furniture
  • structures
  • simulation
  • numerical analysis
  • FEM
  • experiment

Published Papers (4 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

16 pages, 6835 KiB  
Article
Influence of the Grain Orientation of Wood upon Its Sound Absorption Properties
by Maria Violeta Guiman, Mariana Domnica Stanciu, Ioan Călin Roșca, Sergiu Valeriu Georgescu, Silviu Marian Năstac and Mihaela Câmpean
Materials 2023, 16(17), 5998; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16175998 - 31 Aug 2023
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 910
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to analyze the influence of the quality class and the orthotropy of wood upon the sound absorption coefficient, the reflection and the impedance ratio of two species widely used for stringed musical instruments, namely spruce (Picea [...] Read more.
The purpose of the study was to analyze the influence of the quality class and the orthotropy of wood upon the sound absorption coefficient, the reflection and the impedance ratio of two species widely used for stringed musical instruments, namely spruce (Picea abies L. Karst) and maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.). An impedance tube for the frequency range 100–6400 Hz was used in these experimental determinations. Knowing the influence of porosity and tortuosity on the acoustic absorption, these properties were also determined, as well as the sound reduction coefficient and the maximum values of the acoustic absorption coefficients in relation to frequency. The main results highlighted the differences between the anatomical quality class of the wood within each species, but also concerning the sound direction relative to the three main sections of wood, as an orthotropic material. The article highlights the acoustic performance parameters related to the frequency of the wooden material and its relationship to density, porosity and quality class. The results represent useful information for musical instruments manufacturers and more. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures Design)
►▼ Show Figures

Graphical abstract

21 pages, 3391 KiB  
Article
Mechanical and Chemical Resistance of UV Coating Systems Prepared under Industrial Conditions
by Milena Henke, Barbara Lis and Tomasz Krystofiak
Materials 2023, 16(12), 4468; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16124468 - 19 Jun 2023
Cited by 3 | Viewed by 1716
Abstract
In the upcoming years, it is expected that more furniture will be built from honeycomb panels due to the growing demand for lightweight, long-lasting furnishings. High-density fiberboard (HDF), previously used in the furniture industry as back walls in box furniture or drawer components, [...] Read more.
In the upcoming years, it is expected that more furniture will be built from honeycomb panels due to the growing demand for lightweight, long-lasting furnishings. High-density fiberboard (HDF), previously used in the furniture industry as back walls in box furniture or drawer components, has become a popular facing material used in the production of honeycomb core panels. Varnishing the facing sheets of lightweight honeycomb core boards with the use of analog printing technology and UV lamps is a challenge for the industry. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of selected varnishing parameters on coating resistance by experimentally testing 48 coating variants. It was found that the interactions between the following variables were crucial in achieving adequate resistance: lamp power, the amounts of varnish applied, and the number of layers. The highest scratch, impact, and abrasion resistance values were observed for samples with optimal curing provided by more layers and maximum curing with 90 W/cm lamps. Based on the pareto chart, a model was generated that predicted the optimal settings for the highest scratch resistance. Resistance to cold liquids made with a colorimeter increases with lamp power. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures Design)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

15 pages, 2433 KiB  
Article
Modulus of Elasticity and Flexural Behavior of Glulam Beams Reinforced with Steel Mesh in Different Mesh Openings
by Hilal Ulaşan, Agron Bajraktari, Nihat Döngel, Hasan Özgür Imirzi and Cevdet Söğütlü
Materials 2023, 16(12), 4307; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16124307 - 10 Jun 2023
Viewed by 1297
Abstract
In this study, the modulus of elasticity and flexural strength properties of laminated wood elements reinforced with steel mesh with different mesh openings were determined. In accordance with the purpose of the study, three- and five-layer laminated elements were produced from scotch pine [...] Read more.
In this study, the modulus of elasticity and flexural strength properties of laminated wood elements reinforced with steel mesh with different mesh openings were determined. In accordance with the purpose of the study, three- and five-layer laminated elements were produced from scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) wood material, which is widely used in the wood construction industry in Türkiye. The 50, 70, and 90 mesh steel used as the support layer was placed between each lamella and pressed with polyvinylacetate (PVAc-D4) and polyurethane (PUR-D4) adhesives. Afterward, the prepared test samples were kept for 3 weeks at 20 °C temperature and 65 ± 5% relative humidity for 3 weeks. The flexural strength and modulus of elasticity in flexural of the prepared test samples were determined according to the TS EN 408: 2010+A1 standard by the Zwick universal tester. Multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) was carried out using MSTAT-C 1.2 software to determine the effect of the modulus of elasticity and flexural strength on the obtained flexural properties, the mesh opening of the support layer, and the adhesive type. When the differences within or between groups were significant with a margin of error of 0.05, achievement rankings were made using the Duncan test on the basis of the least significant difference. According to the results of the research, the highest bending strength (120.3 N/mm2) was obtained in three-layer samples reinforced with 50 mesh steel wire and bonded with Pol-D4 glue, and the highest modulus of elasticity (8969.3 N/mm2) was obtained in three-layer samples reinforced with 50 mesh steel wire and bonded with Pol-D4 glue. As a result, the reinforcement of the laminated wood material with steel wire had an increasing effect on the strength. Accordingly, the use of 50 mesh steel wire can be recommended to increase mechanical properties. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures Design)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

15 pages, 3864 KiB  
Article
Optimization of the Cross-Sectional Geometry of Auxetic Dowels for Furniture Joints
by Tolga Kuşkun, Ali Kasal, Gökhan Çağlayan, Erkan Ceylan, Murat Bulca and Jerzy Smardzewski
Materials 2023, 16(7), 2838; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16072838 - 2 Apr 2023
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 1345
Abstract
In this study, the aim was to optimize the cross-sectional geometry of auxetic dowels for furniture joints. For this purpose, two different sizes of auxetic dowels were chosen, one for frame- and the other for panel-type furniture joints for designing the cross-sectional geometry. [...] Read more.
In this study, the aim was to optimize the cross-sectional geometry of auxetic dowels for furniture joints. For this purpose, two different sizes of auxetic dowels were chosen, one for frame- and the other for panel-type furniture joints for designing the cross-sectional geometry. Auxetic patterns that are created on the cross-sectional area cause deficiency of the materials, and this phenomenon decreases the modulus of elasticity (MOE) and increases the member stress. Accordingly, maximum MOE values and minimum Poisson’s ratio levels were determined for the optimum strength-auxetic behavior relation by means of a Monte Carlo method. Furthermore, Poisson’s ratio of the optimized dowel’s cross-section was confirmed with experimental tests, numerical analyses and analytical calculations. As a result, Poisson’s ratio values were obtained as negative values and confirmed, which means the dowels designed in this study had auxetic behavior. In conclusion, it could be said that studies should be conducted on the performance of auxetic dowels in both frame and panel furniture joints. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Simulation and Experimental Approach in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Structures Design)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-4
Back to TopTop