Timber tensile strength in mixed stands of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)

The conversion to climate-stable, resilient and productive forests has resulted in an increasing share of mixed stands. Different growth conditions and silvicultural treatments lead to an increased scatter in strength compared to what is expected from monoculture experience. The study (i) quantified the magnitude of variation in strength of...

Tensile strength grading of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) lamellas from multiple origins, cross sections and qualities

The market share of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) wood in the construction sector is low despite an increase in beech stock in Central European Forests in recent years. More efficient sawing techniques, higher lamella grading yields and solving of adhesion challenges may increase the competitiveness of beech glulam and promote its use....

Yield optimization and surface image-based strength prediction of beech

Wood is a strongly anisotropic and heterogeneous material with natural defects that are affecting the uniform scatter of the fiber patterns. European beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the species, used for this study. The logs of these species have generally complicated shapes with frequent curvatures, which is in contrast to most of the softwood...