STUDY ON BENDING STRENGTH OF END CORNER DETACHABLE JOINTS OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS MADE OF PLYWOOD

Abstract

The study presents the results from the research carried out on bending strength of end corner detachable joints of structural elements made of beech veneer plywood. The bending moment under compression bending test has been established. The highest bending strength was achieved with Universal connector and Confirmat 7 x 50 and 7 x 70 mm and the lowest bending strength is typical of joints with bolt and nut and two types of eccentric connectors. It has been established that joints made of beech veneer plywood have higher strength compared to the same type of joints made of beech solid wood.
It is recommended that the comparative data of bending strength are taken into consideration when choosing the type of joints in furniture constructions.