Comparison between oriented strand boards and other wood-based panels for the manufacture of furniture

Published Date
2007, Vol.28(3):882–888, doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2005.10.012

Author 

Manuel Rebollar ^a

Rosa Pérez ^b

Rosario Vidal ^a,,

• aUniversitat Jaume I, Campus Riu Sec, 12071 Castellón, Spain
• bAIDIMA, Avda. Benjamín Franklin, 13, Parque Tecnológico s/n, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain

Received 6 May 2005. Accepted 17 October 2005. Available online 14 September 2007.

Abstract

The use of oriented strand boards (OSB) is relatively uncommon in the design of furniture. Yet, their excellent mechanical performance, especially with regard to bending, could make them an ideal material for certain applications. In this study, experiments were carried out to compare OSB panels with other wood-based panels, widely used in the furniture industry, such as medium-density fibreboard and particle boards, as regards to their resistance to bending, the defects that appear as a result of the application of the coating, their economic costs and their aesthetic properties.

Keywords

E. Mechanical properties

H. Selection for material properties

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