The purpose of this paper is to propose a method for testing the effect varying kerfing parameters, on flexibilization plywood panels indoor applications. evaluation was made by comparisons change in MOE, MOR, and maximum deflection, between flexibilized non-flexibilized specimens subjected static bending tests based EN 310. In order prevent problem sliding from supports occurring specimens, st...

House design may affect an individual's exposure to malaria parasites, and hence to disease. We conducted a randomized-controlled study using experimental huts in rural Gambia, to determine whether installing a ceiling or closing the eaves could protect people from malaria mosquitoes. Five treatments were tested against a control hut: plywood ceiling; synthetic-netting ceiling; insecticide-trea...

Experiments were conducted to adapt the cloth Nzi trap to a format suitable for fixed applications in biting fly sampling or control. Catches of tabanids [Tabanus L., Chrysops (Meigen), and Hybomitra Enderlein], and stable flies [Stomoxys calcitrans (L.)] in painted plywood traps were compared with those in standard phthalogen blue cloth traps, and in similarly painted cloth traps. The Manitoba...

Based on the advantages of silicone graphene composite thermal insulation board, it was used to replace traditional plywood in external wall formwork system, and active embedded steel wire knot form structure integrated system designed. Firstly, theoretical model drawing resistance established by analysis method, rationality verified combining relevant experimental data. The relationship betwee...

T-nuts are factory installed in the holes of ready-to-assemble furniture components. There is a risk that t-nut spontaneously falls out during transport or storage and get lost; can also be pushed into inaccessible spaces assembly. These complications make assembly impossible. For this reason, sufficient force to hold hole essential. The article presents test results forces holding t-nuts five ...

Wood veneer based composites have a great demand in present market as the material can utilize small diameter plantation timbers grown at short rotation cycle. This paper presents preparation and characterization of hybrid made wood polymer composite. The study explored utilization composite an adhesive for bonding veneers replacing formaldehyde-based adhesives. containing 40 % bamboo particles...

Aluminum lamination was performed to improve the physical and mechanical properties of several wood-based composite panels. The panels were aluminum-laminated on two faces in a hot press at 689 kPa and 120 °C for 6 min. Four types of wood-based composites were used as cores, and aluminum 3003 alloy sheets were used for face laminations. Polyurethane adhesive ensured bonding strength between the...