Evaluation of the arrangement of wood strands at the surface of OSB by image analysis

 The objective of this paper is to evaluate the arrangement of wood strands at the surface of oriented strand board (OSB) by image analysis. Two-dimensional image analysis enables the number of strands and the area of each strand to be computed. In addition, the fiber direction of each strand may be measured manually by recording the acute angle between the fiber direction and the longitudinal axis of the specimen. The image analysis results suggest the following: the average strand area is proportional to the reciprocal of the number of strands. Samples containing many smaller strands exhibit a larger variation in strand size. The average strand area does not correlate with the distribution of the strand area represented by the coefficient of variation. However, there is a reasonable correlation between the number of smaller strands in the range 0 to 1 cm² and the coefficient of variation of strand area. At low average fiber orientations, i.e. better orientation with the principal panel axis, there is smaller variability in orientation. The upper side and lower side of OSB exhibit a different relationship between average fiber orientation and strand area. The upper side of the specimens contains larger strands and exhibits better fiber orientation than the lower side. This is thought to be a function of the production process. The lower side strands fall on a smooth moving substrate, whereas the upper side strands fall on a stable substrate of strands. The number of strands is lower on the upper side of the OSB panel because small size strands tend to migrate to the lower side of the OSB during production. The small particles tend to be vibrated through the strand mat to the lower face before pressing. Received 29 March 1999     

Fatigue in wood-based panels. Part 2: property changes during fatigue cycling of OSB, chipboard and MDF

Wood-based panels are viscoelastic so when a load (stress) is applied to them there is a time lag before a deflection (strain) is produced, which results in hysteresis (a loss of energy). The capture of stress versus strain hysteresis loops is a non-interruptive method of monitoring the damage produced during fatigue testing. Hysteresis loops were captured throughout the flexural fatigue testing of OSB, chipboard and MDF in four-point bending allowing the development of fatigue damage to be followed. The MDF tested had a greater mean bending strength than the OSB and chipboard. When stresses were applied to the materials as a percentage of their bending strengths, the stresses applied to the MDF samples were larger than those applied to the OSB and chipboard samples. As a result the microstrains were greater for MDF than for the chipboard and OSB. The OSB was stiffer than the chipboard and MDF, which were both of similar stiffness. The information gained from the hysteresis loops indicates that the OSB, chipboard and MDF all had fatigue limits just below 20% of their bending strengths. The fatigue limit for the MDF is likely to be slightly lower than for the chipboard and the OSB.     

The relationship between the arrangement of wood strands at the surface of OSB and the modulus of rupture determined by image analysis

The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the arrangement of wood strands at the surface of oriented strand board (OSB) and the modulus of rupture (MOR) determined by applying the technique of image analysis (IA). Fiber orientation was measured manually. In addition a CCD (charge coupled device) digital camera was used to automatically measure the fiber orientation at the surface of OSB. The total number of OSB samples evaluated was equal to 55, but variation in density was small and the coefficient of variation was only 4%. In contrast, the variation in MOR is wide and the coefficient of variation is 17%. Thus, the variation in density of OSB does not reflect variations in MOR. The relationship between the MOR and the average angle of fiber orientation resulted in a weak negative correlation (r=−0.44) as might be expected, as better axial orientation should improve MOR. The average strand area gave no correlation with MOR. Clearly, large strands which should enhance MOR may be heavily disoriented, whereas small strands which have less influence on the MOR might be well oriented. Hence no correlation between MOR and average strand area is observed. The prediction of MOR by using a multiple linear regression equation including density and fiber orientation factors is only moderately successful. Hence another factor must be identified to predict MOR accurately. The CCD camera measures fiber orientation at the OSB surface effectively. Received 29 March 1999     

定向刨花板挠度与蠕变试验

采用正交异性的挠度方程计算四边筒支定向刨花板的中心点挠度，并在实验基础上对此进行验证，从而得到满足实际生产的定向刨花板挠度值计算公式，并对６ｍｍ，１０ｍｍ定向刨花板进行蠕变测试，找出持荷时间与挠度之间关系，进一步分析终挠度值与初挠度值之比，静曲强度和弹性模量损失量。     

Effect of two relative humidity environments on the performance properties of MDF, OSB and chipboard

The static strength, stiffness and fatigue life of MDF, OSB and chipboard have been measured in a 65%RH environment and a 85%RH environment. Chipboard is commonly utilised as a flooring material and OSB is also used in structural applications, for example floor decking and webs of I-beams. The mean static strengths of MDF, OSB and chipboard at 65%RH were 47.9 MPa, 27.9 MPa and 21.0Mpa, respectively, compared with 34.59 MPa, 21.70 MPa and 10.61 MPa at 85%RH. However, MDF has mostly been used in non-structural applications, such as furniture, so its resistance to fatigue loads as a structural panel is of considerable interest. In a 65%RH environment dynamic modulus values showed that whilst MDF and chipboard exhibit similar stiffness values (4 GPa), OSB is approximately 50% stiffer. However, at 85%RH MDF was the stiffest of the three materials, followed by OSB and chipboard. The fatigue life performance of all three panel products was markedly lower at 85%RH compared with 65%RH. Overall, the high RH environment had a noticeably detrimental effect on the MOE (modulus of elasticity), MOR (modulus of rupture) and fatigue lives of OSB and chipboard. This is attributed to these panels retaining more of the original characteristics of the original wood, i.e. larger particle sizes (flakes/chips) compared with the homogeneous fibrous composition of MDF. Received 5 November 1999     

Influence of specimen size during accelerated weathering of wood-based structural panels

ABSTRACT

Wood structural panels are commonly subjected to short-term accelerated weathering (AW) procedures to determine relative moisture durability for quality control and product development purposes. The panel edges contribute heavily to moisture uptake since edges represent the least resistant pathway for moisture intrusion. In full-size panels, the edge area to total surface area ratio is small, and moisture intrusion is primarily limited to panel faces. When small specimens are used, such as those in AW procedures, the ratio of edge area to total surface area increases and moisture intrusion at the edges may dominate, which is referred to as the edge effect. The purpose of this study was to determine if physical and mechanical properties of oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood after AW are influenced by specimen size. Specimen width was varied while thickness and length remained constant to understand if edge effects were present in small specimens with different edge area to total surface area ratios. Three AW procedures were evaluated to determine if the effect of specimen size depends on weathering method. No clear effect of specimen size on physical and mechanical properties of either composite type was found. Differences in flexural properties between specimen widths were observed for unweathered OSB, but similar property retention between specimen widths after AW indicated the same trend as the unweathered control. Plywood results were influenced by natural defects, resulting in high variability and absence of statistically significant differences. Lateral nail resistance connection properties of both OSB and plywood were highly variable for all treatment groups and were unaffected by weathering.     

Moisture movement and thickness swelling in oriented strandboard,part 1. Analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance microimaging

A procedure was developed to observe the water absorption characteristics of small specimens of oriented strandboard (OSB) and solid wood in a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) microimaging facility. The procedure allowed a specimen to be surrounded in water while remaining in a fixed position within the imaging coil, after which the water could be removed and the specimen immediately imaged. This technique permitted images of the specimen to be taken after a number of different periods of water soak without having to remove and replace the specimen, thus easily maintaining the same image location. Both the distribution of free water and its movement as a function of time were observed using this technique. Inter-strand voids within OSB were shown to be the main route for moisture movement through a specimen of this type. The influence of the inherent anisotropy of OSB on moisture movement was investigated by sealing selected surfaces of a specimen with silicone to observe moisture absorption in predetermined directions.     

定向刨花板剪切模量和弹性模量动态测试

【目的】研究定向刨花板(OSB)的各向异性,探讨OSB面内剪切模量动态和静态测试方法,以提供一种快速、简便、重复性好、精度高的动态测试方法测量和分析OSB弹性常数。【方法】应用ANSYS程序计算OSB自由板和悬臂板试件的振形系数,给出振形系数依赖于板长宽比和宽厚比的关系式,通过仿真计算、动态试验和方板静态扭转试验验证其正确性。动态试验测试OSB剪切模量试件从一块整张OSB上下料制作,分为3个方向,即沿整板纵向下料制作的试件(0°或x向)、横向方向下料制作的试件(90°或y向)和沿与纵向呈45°方向下料制作的试件;方板扭转试验测试OSB剪切模量试件沿整板纵向或横向下料制作;动态测试OSB纵向、横向和45°方向弹性模量以及面内剪切模量和45°方向剪切模量。【结果】OSB实测纵向弹性模量是横向弹性模量的2.89倍,45°方向剪切模量小于面内剪切模量。正交各向异性材料方板扭转试验测试剪切模量推算公式需用±45°方向应变测量值的差值进行推算,将其用于OSB,测得的静态剪切模量与动态测试的剪切模量相当吻合。【结论】OSB弹性模量具有方向性,纵向最大,横向最小,45°方向介于二者之间;自由板扭转振形法和悬臂板扭转模态法适用于动态测试OSB面内剪切模量,其正确性得到方板扭转试验验证;0°和90°OSB动态测得的剪切模量几乎相等,可作为OSB面内剪切模量Gxy的估计值;OSB不宜按单向复合材料处理,在理论分析时宜按正交各向异性处理,OSB45°方向的剪切模量G45°相似文献   

Thermal degradation of bending strength of plywood and oriented strand board: a kinetics approach

The construction industry has relied heavily on wood and wood-based composites, such as oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood for timber frame construction. Therefore, it is highly imperative to categorize the response of wood-based composites when exposed to elevated temperatures for a sustained period of time. The essence of fire-resistant structural design is to ensure that structural integrity be maintained during and after the fire, prevent collapse and maintain means of egress. Another aspect is to assess post-fire structural integrity and residual strength of existing structure. The objective of this project was (a) to study the effect of exposure time on bending strength (MOR) of OSB and plywood at elevated temperatures, (b) to interpret any relationships between different temperature and time of exposure using a kinetics model for thermal degradation of strength, and (c) to develop a master curve representing temporal behavior of OSB and plywood at a reference temperature. As much as 1,152 samples were tested in static bending as a function of exposure time and several temperatures. Strength (MOR) of both OSB and plywood decreased as a function of temperature and exposure time. These results were fit to a simple kinetics model, based on the assumption of degradation kinetics following an Arrhenius activation energy model. The apparent activation energies for thermal degradation of strength were 54.1 kJ/mol for OSB and 62.8 kJ/mol for plywood. Furthermore, using the kinetics analysis along with time–temperature superposition, a master curve was generated at a reference temperature of 150°C which predicts degradation of strength with time on exposure at that reference temperature. The master curves show that although plywood has a higher initial strength, OSB performs better in terms of strength degradation after exposure to elevated temperature.     

竹木复合定向刨花板强度性能研究

本文论述了竹材、意大利杨复合定向刨花板的强度性能,就胶种、刨花厚度、竹材所占比率、板密度、板坯结构、施胶量等诸因子对板材强度性能的影响进行了探讨。结果表明:(1)胶种对竹木复合定向刨花板的强度影响不大;(2)降低刨花厚度或提高板密度均可使板材强度提高;(3)单层结构的复合定向刨花板强度最高;(4)提高板材中竹材的比率可使板子强度明显改善;但竹材比率过高时,板材强重比反而下降,呈开口向下的抛物线型变化;(5)酚醛树脂定向刨花板的强度随原料酸性增大而降低。     

Effect of two relative humidity environments on the performance properties of MDF, OSB and chipboard.

The fatigue and creep performance of MDF, OSB and chipboard have been examined in two environments, namely 65%RH (standard environment) and 85%RH (high humidity). Parallel fatigue and creep tests have been performed in four-point bending on the three wood-based panel products in the two environments. The constant 65%RH environment is service class 1 and the constant 85% RH environment is indicative of a service class 2 environment as detailed in Eurocode 5. The non-interruptive technique of stress-strain hysteresis loop capture has been utilised to follow property changes of the fatigue samples during cyclic loading at a stress ratio of R equal to 0.1. Loop parameters such as loop area, dynamic modulus, and fatigue modulus have been used to characterise the response of these materials to fatigue loads in the two environments. Creep microstrains for the creep samples were recorded in parallel with the fatigue parameters. Fatigue and creep results at 85%RH were more variable than those reported at 65%RH for MDF, OSB and chipboard. In general, at R=0.1 and 85%RH, fatigue and creep microstrains were higher, dynamic stiffnesses were lower and hysteresis loop areas were higher than corresponding properties measured at 65%RH. MDF and chipboard were less moisture tolerant than OSB, this is reflected in the large changes in fatigue and creep parameters.     

Effect of mat structure on modulus of elasticity of oriented strandboard

A model to predict bending stiffness of oriented strandboard (OSB) was tested with pilot plant experimental data. The experimental procedure developed in this study is unique in that it allows the model to be tested for extensive vertical configurations of strand angle distribution. After validation, the model was used to simulate a typical three-layer cross-oriented OSB panel with a vertical density profile and strand angle distribution measured on industrial panels. Analysis of the simulated vertical distribution of modulus of elasticity (MOE) indicated that the layers near the panel surfaces contributed much more to the effective parallel panel MOE than those close to the panel thickness center, with 80% of parallel MOE coming from the top 41% of weight and 32% of thickness. The effectiveness of methods to increase parallel bending stiffness through improving mat structure was evaluated. Increasing face/core weight ratio from 54/46 to 66/34 resulted in a 3.7% increase in simulated parallel MOE. Alignment of strands in face layers was identified having a greater potential to increase parallel MOE. Simulations with three improved strand angle distributions showed gains of 5.7, 12.0 and 19.8% in parallel MOE compared with a typical strand angle distribution of industrial OSB panels.     

Deterioration of wood-based boards subjected to outdoor exposure in Tsukuba

Various types of wood-based boards were analyzed for deterioration after being exposed to an outdoor environment for 5 years in Tsukuba, Japan. In phenol–formaldehyde resin bonded particleboard (PB(PF)) and aspen oriented strand board (OSB(aspen)), longer exposure caused a greater reduction in the modulus of rupture and internal bond strength, an increase in the coefficients of variation, and a decrease in 95 % lower tolerance limit at the 75 % confidence level (95TL). Nail-head pull-through and lateral nail resistance were also reduced by outdoor exposure, but their coefficients of variation and 95TL were not significantly affected. In contrast, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate bonded medium density fiberboard (MDF(MDI)) only showed a slight deterioration of these properties even after 5-year exposure, and the coefficients of variation and 95TL hardly changed. After 5-year exposure, the retention of shear load in one-plane at relative displacement of 1.0 mm was high in MDF(MDI) and OSB(aspen) at 93.5 and 78.5 %, respectively, but low in PB(PF) at 41.1 %. As with PB(PF), OSB(aspen) also showed a sharp decrease in the modulus of rupture and internal bond strength, but only slightly reduced shear load in one-plane.     

Properties of oriented strand board made from Betung bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper (Schultes.f) Backer ex Heyne)

Bamboo has gained increasing attention as an alternative raw material for use in the manufacture of composite boards. Three-layer OSBs were made using Betung bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper (Schultes.f) Backer ex Heyne) strands to evaluate the effects of strand length and pre-treatment techniques on the physical, mechanical, and durability properties. Three different strand lengths, namely 50, 60, and 70?mm, were prepared. Prior to the manufacture into OSB, the strands were immersed in cold water for 24?h and in 6% acetic anhydrides solution for 48?h. The OSBs were fabricated using 5% MDI resin based on the strand dry weight. The results indicated that MOR and MOE values in perpendicular to the grain direction were much influenced by strand length. The dimensional stability of OSB was slightly improved by immersing the strands in acetic anhydride solution. Immersing strands in cold water and acetic anhydride solution improved the resistance of OSB against subterranean termite (Macrotermes gylvus) attack under the adopted experimental condition. All OSB parameters manufactured in this experiment were better than the minimum requirement of CSA 0437.0 (Grade O–2) standard.     

Supplementing pine with European beech and poplar in oriented strand boards

Abstract

The objective of the study was to compare the properties of oriented strand boards (OSBs) made from the following mixtures: European beech and poplar, beech and pine, poplar and pine and 100% pine (i.e. the conventional raw material for OSB in Europe). Panels with 50–50% of beech-poplar/beech-pine/poplar-pine at two density levels of 650 kg/m³ and 720 kg/m³ were made with 5% pMDI (poly methylene di-isocyanate) as binder at 180°C and 240s as press conditions. Results showed that panels comprising a mixture of European beech and poplar have higher mechanical properties compared to panels made with mixtures of pine-beech or pine-poplar. In addition, for all panels, when density is increased from 650 kg/m³ to 720 kg/m³, mechanical properties increased. Internal bond values for all designs were in the same range, especially at higher density (720 kg/m³). The pure pine panels showed lower values between different designs. Thickness swelling, an important physical property of OSB, improved when face and core layers consisted of a mixture of beech and poplar strands.     

The effects of wood-fiber directions on acoustic emission in routing

The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes of changes in acoustic emission (AE) signals corresponding to changes in grain orientation in routing. Both the AE signals and the state of cutting process were recorded on high-speed video cameras in an attempt to clarify the relationships between them. Based on the results, it appeared that generated AE was closely related to the state of cutting, as well as the surface finish. The greater the AE, the more severe the cutting performance for inclination angles. The greatest AE was generated when machining failures – fuzzy grains – were produced. Concerning the annual ring angle, the AE count rate, lowest at 0 degrees, slightly increased until 75 degrees, and then rapidly reached its maximum at 90 degrees. Changes in the slope angle had also an effect on the AE signal. The AE count rate, highest at the 0 degrees, gradually decreased until 75–105 degrees, and then increased to reach its maximum at 180 degrees. Moreover, there were correlations between the AE count rate and surface roughness. Therefore, acoustic emission has shown promise for the monitoring of the surface roughness including various cutting conditions. Received 23 September 1998     

Veneer strand flanged I-beam with MDF or particleboard as web material IV: Effect of web material types and flange density on the basic properties

The balance of strength between the flange and web parts of veneer strand flanged I-beam was investigated by the following methods: (1) use of different web material types, such as plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard (PB), and medium density fiberboard (MDF), that have different strength properties; and (2) fabrication of I-beams with low-density flanges using low-density strands with PB web material. Replacing PB or MDF with plywood showed slight significant improvement in the modulus of rupture but not in the modulus of elasticity of the entire I-beam. However, PB and MDF showed competent performance in comparison with OSB, thus strengthening the promising future of the use of PB or MDF as web material to fabricate I-beams. Hot-pressing conditions used for I-beam production exerted slightly adverse effects on the bending properties of PB, but not on MDF, OSB, and plywood web materials. The flange density of 0.60 g/cm³ was considered to be the lower limit that provides I-beams with balanced mechanical properties and dimensional stability.     

定向结构板热物理特性的研究

采用热脉冲法测定杨木定向结构板的热物理特性,研究板材的密度、含水率对其热物理特性的影响,获得了绝干、气干及高湿度状态下各种不同密度的定向结构板的热导率、热扩散率、比热容的变化规律,以此为建筑热工设计提供依据。通过对不同材料建筑物的采暖能耗的对比分析得出,定向结构板具有良好的保温隔热性能,用作墙体材料可达到节能目的。     

Mode I fracture and acoustic emission of softwood and hardwood

 The Mode I fracture behaviour of two softwoods (spruce and pine) and three hardwoods (alder, oak and ash) was studied in the RL crack propagation system using the splitting test in combination with monitoring acoustic emission (AE) activity. Test parameters measured included notch tensile strength, specific fracture energy, characteristic length and AE cumulative counts, AE amplitudes as well as parameters characterizing the frequency spectra of the emitted acoustic emission events. The notch tensile strength was found to correlate with density. The specific fracture energy and characteristic length showed the different crack propagation process between the softwoods and hardwoods. The softwoods fractured in a more ductile way and the hardwoods showed a more linear elastic behaviour. This finding was supported by the AE measurements showing much less cumulative counts for the hardwoods indicating that less microcracks were formed and that processes like fiber bridging were not so effective. Differences in the frequency domain of the AE signals between softwoods and hardwoods could not be detected. Received 13 January 1999     

定向结构板内水蒸气稳态扩散系数的研究

采用扩散杯法研究了定向结构板内水蒸气稳态扩散系数。结果表明，定向结构板内平行于板面的水蒸气稳态扩散系数约是垂直于板面的水蒸气稳态扩散系数的１０倍左右。定向结构板内水蒸气稳态扩散系数随着板密度的增加而减小，并且与密度成二次函数关系。