Abstract
A theory for analysing the shape stability of sawn timber was implemented in a finite element program. To illustrate the types of results that can be obtained, the behaviour of a board during drying was simulated. The simulation yields information about unfavourable deformations and stresses during the drying process. To investigate factors that influence drying deformations, a parameter study was performed in which the influence of different constitutive models and different material parameters was studied. In addition, the influence of the spiral grain angle was examined.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Wood Science and Technology |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 407-423 |
| ISSN | 0043-7719 |
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| Publication status | Published - Nov 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |