Physico-mechanical and joint performance of bamboo veneer products manufactured by mould pressing

Abstract

Bamboo can be processed into engineering materials with excellent properties by reasonable processing methods. In this study, the performance of mould-pressed bamboo (MBP) veneer products was examined. The physical mechanical properties and connection properties of MPB were tested, and the application performance of the MPB was analyzed. The results show that MPB has a comprehensive property of high internal bonding and good dimensional stability, and its density and mechanical properties are similar to those of wood dimensional stock. The overall bending strength, bending modulus, and compression strength of MPB were 29.0 MPa, 6.83 GPa, and 15.6 MPa, respectively. While the overall carrying capacity was relatively low, the connection performance of BPM was good. Thus, it can be used as a connector or substructure.

Characteristic Properties of a Bamboo-Based Board Combined with Bamboo Veneers and Vacuum Heat-Treated Round Bamboo Sticks

“…There has been little information on the application of rotary-cut and thin bamboo veneers. Most previous studies explored the characteristic properties of the laminated bamboo veneer lumber manufactured from veneers made of bamboo bundles instead of rotary-cut veneers [ 15 , 16 , 17 ]. To further utilize the bamboo veneer, the bamboo stick board was combined with bamboo veneers in this study.…”