Comments on The Static Bending Strength of Wood-Plastic Composites

Authors

  • F. C. Beall
  • A. E. Witt

Keywords:

Acer saccharum, Quercus spp., Fraxinus americana, wood-polymer composites, WPC, monomer, polymer, swelling

Abstract

Static bending strength values are reported for three wood-plastic composite (WPC) hardwoods. Elastic strength values became uniform after treatment, suggesting that limiting values were obtained. Uncertainties in determining WPC strength values caused by sample cross-section, soaking time in monomer, and moisture content are discussed.

References

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Published

2007-06-05

Issue

Number 1 / Spring 1974

Section

Research Contributions

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