Effect of processing parameters on physical and structural properties of lightweight foam core sandwich panels

References

• ANSI 208.1 . 2009 Particleboard. Composite Panel Association .
   Google Scholar
• Ayrilmis , N. 2007 . Effect of panels density on dimensional stability of medium and high density fibreboards . Journal of Material Science , 42 ( 20 ) : 8551 – 8557 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Duskov , M. 1997 . Materials research on EPS20 and EPS15 under representative conditions in pavement structure . Geotextiles and Geomembranes , 15 ( 1–3 ) : 147 – 181 .
   Google Scholar
• Ganev , S. 2002 Modeling of the hygromechanical warping of medium density fibreboard . PhD. thesis, Forestry Faculty , University of Laval , Canada , p. 180 .
   Google Scholar
• Gatchell , C. J. , Heebink , B. G. and Hefty , F. V. 1966 . Influence of component variables on the properties of particleboard for exterior use . Forest Products Journal , 16 ( 4 ) : 46 – 59 .
   Google Scholar
• Geimer , R. L. , Montrey , H. M. and Lehmann , W. F. 1975 . Effects of layer characteristics on the properties of three layer particleboards . Forest Products Journal , 25 ( 3 ) : 19 – 29 .
   Google Scholar
• Gnip , I. Y. , Kersulis , V. , Vejelis , S. and Vaitkus , S. 2006 . Water absorption of expanded polystyrene boards . Polymer Testing , 25 ( 5 ) : 635 – 641 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Halligan , A. F. 1970 . A review of thickness swelling in particleboard . Wood Science and Technology , 4 ( 4 ) : 301 – 312 .
   Google Scholar
• Halligan , A. F. and Schniewind , A. P. 1972 . Effect of moisture on physical and creep properties of particleboard . Forest Products Journal , 22 ( 4 ) : 41 – 48 .
   Google Scholar
• Heebink , B. G. and Hann , R. A. 1959 . How wax and particle shape affect stability and strength of oak particleboards . Forest Products Journal , 9 ( 7 ) : 197 – 203 .
   Google Scholar
• Horvath , J. S. 1994 . Expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam: An introduction to material behavior . Geotextiles and Geomemrances , 13 ( 4 ) : 263 – 280 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kelly , M. W. 1977 Critical literature review of relationships between processing parameters and physical properties of particleboard . General technical report FPL-10. USDA Forest Service . Madison , WI : Forest Product Laboratory , 70 pp.
   Google Scholar
• Kharazipour , A. , Ritter , N. , von Werder , H. K. and Bohn , C. 2011 . Entwicklung leichter dreischichtiger Spanplatten auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe . Holztechnologie , 52 ( 5 ) : 11 – 16 .
   Google Scholar
• Luedtke , J. , Welling , J. , Thoemen , H. and Barbu , M. C. 2008 Development of a continuous process for the production of lightweight panel boards . 8th International Conference on Sandwich Structure . Porto , Portugal , May 6–8, 2008 .
   Google Scholar
• Plath , L. and Schnitzler , E. 1974 . The density profile: A criterion for evaluating particleboard . Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff , 32 ( 11 ) : 443 – 449 .
   Google Scholar
• Rivela , B. , Hospido , A. , Moreira , M. T. and Feijoo , G. 2006 . Life cycle inventory of particleboard: A case study in the wood sector . Wood and Other Renewable Resources , 11 ( 2 ) : 106 – 113 .
   Google Scholar
• Shalbafan , A. , Luedtke , J. , Welling , J. and Thoemen , H. 2012a . Comparison of foam core materials in innovative lightweight wood-based panels . Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff , 70 ( 1 ) : 287 – 292 .
   Google Scholar
• Shalbafan , A. , Welling , J. and Luedtke , J. 2012b Effect of processing parameters on mechanical properties of lightweight foam core sandwich panels . Wood Material Science & Engineering . doi: 10.1080/17480272.2012.661459 .
   Google Scholar
• Shen , K. C. and Carroll , M. N. 1970 . Measurement of layer strength distribution in particleboard . Forest Products Journal , 20 ( 6 ) : 53 – 55 .
   Google Scholar
• Suchsland , O. 1972 . Linear hygroscopic expansion of selected commercial particleboards . Forest Products Journal , 22 ( 11 ) : 28 – 32 .
   Google Scholar
• Suzuki , S. H. and Miyamoto , K. 1998 . Effect of manufacturing parameters on the linear expansion and density profile of particleboard . Journal of Wood Science , 44 ( 6 ) : 444 – 450 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Van Dorp , T. 1988 Expanded polystyrene foam as light fill and foundation material in road structures . International Congress on Expanded Polystyrene , Milan , Italy .
   Google Scholar
• Vital , B. R. , Wilson , J. B. and Kanarek , P. H. 1980 . Parameters affecting dimensional stability of flakeboard and particleboard . Forest Products Journal , 30 ( 12 ) : 23 – 29 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Watt , G. 2010 Wood fiber availability and demand in Britain 2007 to 2025 . Main report for Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor), Uk Forest Products Association (UKFPA) and Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) .
   Google Scholar
• Wong , F. D. , Zhang , M. , Wang , Q. and Kawai , S. 1999 . Formation of the density profile and its effects on the properties of particleboard . Wood Science and Technology , 33 ( 4 ) : 327 – 340 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar