ISSN:
1432-5225
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Summary Naturally-occurring growth stress patterns in timber are modified by cutting. Stresses in cut timber may cause destructive cracks and splits. This research uses a three-dimensional finite element method to study how non-axisymmetric cuts affect the stress pattern. The results show that some oblique cuts reduce high stresses near the pith. Experimental work supports the calculations.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00365618
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