The objective of this study was to develop predictive expressions for estimating the withdrawal force capacity various size beech (Fagus orientalis) dowels from medium density fiberboard (MDF) and particleboard (PB). Furthermore, effects base material type, dowel diameter, penetration adhesive type on were investigated. Polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl acetate based D2, (PVA) adhesives utilized glu...

We measured the sounds of smooth metal balls rolling over medium density fiberboard (MDF) plates. In the spectrograms of these sounds we observed gradually varying ripples. These ripples were more closely spaced for the sound generated in the middle of the plate than for the sound generated closer to the edge. Furthermore, the spacing for lower frequencies was somewhat closer than for higher fr...

Ab&act The structural performance of medium density fiberboard (MDF) is attributable to three primary variables which are: physical and mechanical properties of individual wood fibers; fiber-to-fiber stress transfer; and fiber orientation. These origins of fiber properties and stress transfer can be traced to the fiber generation method wherein fiber orientation is associated with mat formation...

Sensing enterprises span both physical and virtual boundaries and require support for dynamic re-configurability and decentralised collaboration among large numbers of data retrieval and information processing nodes. Current information technology infrastructures lack sufficient support for decentralised service formation requiring either concentration of all relevant information to a central d...

Effect of nanosilver (NS) on the heat-transferring rate to the core section of medium density fiberboard (MDF) mat was studied here. A 400 ppm aqueous nanosilver suspension was used at three consumption levels of 100, 150, and 200 mL/kg, based on the weight of dry wood fibers; the results were then compared with the control MDF panels. The size range of nanosilver was 30-80 nm. Results showed t...