BIORESOURCES, cilt.20, sa.1, ss.42-56, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
Wood is a
heterogeneous and anisotropic material, and its mechanical properties are
different from other building materials. It is necessary to know the mechanical
properties of wood materials in buildings, such as carriers, floor beams, roof
timber, plywood roof covers, laminated beams, stair or wire poles, yacht poles,
and furniture frames. Tensile strength is the resistance of wood material to
two forces applied in opposite directions, trying to break and separate the
fibers. This study aimed to determine the tension strength perpendicular to
fibers of beech timber reinforced with basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP),
glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), and plaster mesh (PSM). One component
polyurethane (PUR-D4) and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc-D4) were used as the
adhesive. The BFRP, GFRP, and PSM were added as one layer of reinforced
materials. Experimental materials reinforced with BFRP, GFRP, and PSM were
tested in the unreinforced locations, of reinforced lumber with BFRP, GFRP, and
PSM. Tests were performed to investigate the tensile strength perpendicular to
fiber (┴σt). The test results showed that the reinforcement process increased
the (┴σ). The ┴σt value of samples reinforced with BFRP was 13%, 32%, and 66%
higher than those reinforced with GFRP, unreinforced, and reinforced PSM,
respectively. Accordingly, the BFRP shows potential to serve as an option for
reinforced wood structural members.