Fiber-Reinforced Plywood: Increased Performance with Less Raw Material

Fiber-reinforced plywood is a composite material that combines the natural strength and rigidity of plywood with the added durability and resilience provided by reinforcing fibers. This type of plywood is designed to offer improved characteristics over standard plywood, including enhanced strength,...

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Published in:Materials 2024-07, Vol.17 (13), p.3218
Main Authors: Saal, Kristjan, Kallakas, Heikko, Tuhkanen, Eero, Just, Alar, Rohumaa, Anti, Kers, Jaan, Kalamees, Targo, Lohmus, Rynno
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bamboo
Carbon dioxide
Construction
Durability
Energy consumption
Environmental impact
Fiber composites
Fiber reinforcement
Flax
Impact resistance
Load
Manufacturing
Mechanical properties
Moisture resistance
Plywood
Raw materials
Reinforcing fibers
Shear strength
Wood construction
Wood products
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Summary:Fiber-reinforced plywood is a composite material that combines the natural strength and rigidity of plywood with the added durability and resilience provided by reinforcing fibers. This type of plywood is designed to offer improved characteristics over standard plywood, including enhanced strength, stiffness, resistance to impact and moisture, and environmental degradation. By integrating reinforcing fibers, such as glass, carbon, or natural fibers (like flax, bamboo, or hemp) into or onto plywood, manufacturers can create a material that is better suited for applications where traditional plywood might fall short or when a decrease in product weight or savings in wood raw material are necessary. This report reviews the current progress in fiber-reinforced plywood in the context of plywood as a construction material to better understand the potential gains in plywood applications, mechanical parameters, and material savings. It is found that a simple and cost-effective procedure of fiber reinforcement allows for substantial improvements in plywood's mechanical properties, typically to the extent of 10-40%. It is suggested that the wider adoption of fiber-reinforced plywood, especially in load- and impact-bearing applications, would greatly contribute to enhanced durability and longevity of the material while also allowing for more sustainable use of raw wood material.
ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma17133218