This study focuses on the flexural behaviour of timber beams externally reinforced using
Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastics (CFRP). A non-linear finite element analysis was …

This paper presents experimental, theoretical and numerical studies of wood-CFRP beams
bonded with polyurethane (PUR) adhesive. The analyses include two types of CFRP …

This paper aims at understanding the influence of the strain rate, as those experienced
under earthquake and progressive collapse events (referred to as “medium” strain rates), on …

Experimental and numerical finite element results on the mechanical behavior of timber
beech finger-joint are presented. Numerical simulations are based on the Cohesive Zone …

The structural performance of timber elements may depend on the environmental conditions
and in particular on the cyclic variations of the moisture content. Moisture gradients in the …

The aim of this work was to study the behaviour of adhesively reconstituted beams made of
local beech timber. Experimental and numerical results are presented. Contributions of …

Experimental and finite element (FE) studies of bending behaviour of finger-jointed timber
(Spruce) beams reinforced with CFRP material were performed. Four-point bending tests …

The article presents research on modelling fracture in softwood bent elements. This kind of
timber is the one most exploited for construction. Authors present a brief review on the …

Scientists do a variety of laboratory tests on timber and wood-containing composites. An
example is adhesively bonded joints in such materials. Despite a wide range of empirical …

The wood industry faces the dual requirements of improving the quality of timber products
and minimising waste during the manufacturing process. The finger joint, which is an end-to …