A simulation of the horizontal density distribution in a flakeboard

A model is described that allows, by simulation, analysis of the effect of horizontal density variation in a flakeboard. The model consists of narrow veneer strips arranged in mutually perpendicular layers in such a way that the veneer strip overlap areas become the elements of a matrix that represents the variation of the amount of wood material, and after subsequent compression, the density variation in the plane of the board. This density variation has a direct effect on both the internal bond (IB) and the thickness swelling (TS) of the model, and an indirect effect as damaging swelling stresses develop during exposure.

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