EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON STRENGTH OF STRUCTURAL PANEL OF WOODEN POST AND BEAM CONSTRUCTION

–In-plane shear capacity of structural panel (plywood and fiber reinforced calcium silicate board) combined without adhesive–

Abstract

The research objective is to compensate for the weaknesses of plywood and ceramic board (fiber reinforced calcium silicate board) by combining the two materials without adhesive, making use of plywood’s fixedness – an advantage when nailed. Porous ceramic board has advantage including humidity control, fire resistance and sound insulation. When combined, ceramic board is expected to compensate for plywood’s weaknesses, such as flammability, allowing improved strength and durability as a structural panel. This paper details the findings of research into the supplementary strength enabled by the in-plane shear force of the face material combining plywood with 6mm-thick fiber reinforced calcium silicate board.