THE EFFECT OF RESIN AMOUNT AND ORIENTATION OF STRAND BOARD ON PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Abstract

The objective of this research was to characterize the physical and mechanical properties of Aspen OSB made with different percentage of resin as well as in different orientation of strand. Mechanical and physical properties such as bending strength. interlaminated shear strength, water absorption and thickness swell were measured on the resulting orientation strand board. Among sample boards with high percentage of resin amount showed superior mechanical and physical performance. Results also showed, when strand were oriented in boards) physical and mechanical properties were improved.

Keywords

• ORIENTED STRAND BOARD
• ASPEN
• RESIN (U.F.)
• PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES