Use of synthetic fibers in a glueline to increase resistance to sag in wood and wood composite structures
US5744228A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31989
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A high strength, high modulus fiber is applied to uncured adhesive in the glueline of a laminar wood beam as an anti-sag agent and for improved shear strength, creep resistance, and gapability. In one embodiment, discontinuous fibers are evenly applied over the adhesive at approximately 0.25 to 1.35 wt % fiber. The applied fibers are chopped fibers of aramid, carbon, glass, or other high strength, high modulus fiber and are applied in lengths of approximately 0.025 to 2.54 centimeters. In another embodiment, discontinuous fibers are used as an additive to a resin matrix for reconstituted fiber products to control dimensional change. In a third embodiment, continuous fibers are used in the glueline in a pretensioned or an untensioned way to improve shear resistance, creep resistance, and strength.
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