Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood-Based Sandwich Panels Reinforced with Basalt, Glass Fiber Fabric, and Jute Fabric
BioResources, cilt.21, sa.2, ss.3064-3080, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.15376/biores.21.2.3064-3080
- Dergi Adı: BioResources
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex, Directory of Open Access Journals, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Natural Science Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3064-3080
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Reinforcement, Wood-based sandwich panel, Polyurethane adhesive, Basalt fiber fabric, Jute fabric, Physical and mechanical properties
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Uşak Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Physical and mechanical properties were investigated for wood-basedsandwich panels reinforced with basalt fiber fabric (BFF), glass fiber fabric(GFF), and jute fabric (JF). The panels consist of oriented strand board(OSB) cores and beech plywood facings, with reinforcements bonded bypolyurethane adhesive. Properties analyzed included screw withdrawalstrength (SWS), modulus of elasticity (MOE), density (δ12), and modulusof rupture (MOR). Results showed that reinforcement type significantlyinfluenced panel performance. Jute fabric reinforcement yielded thehighest stiffness (MOE of 1810 N/mm²) compared to unreinforced panels(1500 N/mm²). The BFF-reinforced panels exhibited the greatest bendingstrength (MOR of 62.17 N/mm²), while unreinforced panels had the lowest(53.4 N/mm²). All reinforced panels demonstrated improved SWS overunreinforced ones. Overall, reinforcing wood-based sandwich panels withjute fabric, GFF, or BFF exhibited enhanced density, bending strength,and connection strength. Reinforcement materials, including syntheticoptions such as glass and basalt fibers, offer lightweight, corrosion-resistant,and mechanically superior materials widely used in engineering.Natural fibers, such as jute, provide environmentally friendly reinforcementwith benefits such as renewability and good insulation but face variabilityissues due to natural factors. The BFF composites present a promisingalternative with higher tensile strength and elastic modulus than GFF,making them effective reinforcements for wood-based sandwich panels. Physical and mechanical properties were investigated for wood-based sandwich panels reinforced with basalt fiber fabric (BFF), glass fiber fabric (GFF), and jute fabric (JF). The panels consist of oriented strand board (OSB) cores and beech plywood facings, with reinforcements bonded by polyurethane adhesive. Properties analyzed included screw withdrawal strength (SWS), modulus of elasticity (MOE), density (δ12), and modulus of rupture (MOR). Results showed that reinforcement type significantly influenced panel performance. Jute fabric reinforcement yielded the highest stiffness (MOE of 1810 N/mm²) compared to unreinforced panels (1500 N/mm²). The BFF-reinforced panels exhibited the greatest bending strength (MOR of 62.17 N/mm²), while unreinforced panels had the lowest (53.4 N/mm²). All reinforced panels demonstrated improved SWS over unreinforced ones. Overall, reinforcing wood-based sandwich panels with jute fabric, GFF, or BFF exhibited enhanced density, bending strength, and connection strength. Reinforcement materials, including synthetic options such as glass and basalt fibers, offer lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and mechanically superior materials widely used in engineering. Natural fibers, such as jute, provide environmentally friendly reinforcement with benefits such as renewability and good insulation but face variability issues due to natural factors. The BFF composites present a promising alternative with higher tensile strength and elastic modulus than GFF, making them effective reinforcements for wood-based sandwich panels.