Spatial structure of wood composites in relation to processing and performance characteristics. 1. Rationale for model development

A rationale is presented for developing a mathematical model which describes a randomly packed, short-fibre-type wood composite. The model will utilize probability theory to insure random packing both in terms of flake position and orientation. Knowledge about the spatial relationship between wood e...

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Published in:Wood science and technology 1993-11, Vol.28 (1), p.45-51
Main Authors: Steiner, P.R, Dai, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
composite wood products
mathematical models
spatial distribution
wood flakes
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Summary:A rationale is presented for developing a mathematical model which describes a randomly packed, short-fibre-type wood composite. The model will utilize probability theory to insure random packing both in terms of flake position and orientation. Knowledge about the spatial relationship between wood elements will be used, in future, to predict a number of physical parameters associated with the composite structure. This will be accomplished by first developing a single-layer-flake model and subsequently proceeding to a multi-layer mat structure.
ISSN:0043-7719
1432-5225