Parallel-Laminated Veneer: Processing and Performance Research Review

The use of parallel-laminated veneer (PLV) for critical structural elements has proven commercially feasible for more than a decade. The uniformity of this material’s mechanical properties has made it popular for truss components, I-beam flanges, scaffold planks, and other engineered members. Research during the last 15 years has indicated a number of correlations between processing parameters and PLV product performance such as veneer quality influence upon tensile and bending properties and the efficiency of various jointing methods. In addition to summarizing these findings, this paper contains recommendations for further study.

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