Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composite Floors Based on the Optimum Structural Design

Published Date
August 2016, Vol.29(4):444–454, doi:10.1016/S0894-9166(16)30246-4

Author 

Yang Zhang ^a

Ping Xue ^a,,

Yun Ding ^a

Mingyin Jia ^a

Jianchen Cai ^b

Xiaoming Jin ^a

aCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China

bCollege of Mechanical Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzgou 324000, China

Received 20 January 2015. Revised 5 March 2016. Available online 6 October 2016.

Abstract

A study is carried out on the structural design of wood-plastic composite floors. The geometric parameters of the cavities, the structure, and the means to optimize the performance of these light boards are investigated. Various structural parameters of the boards, such as size, shape, and the pattern of cavities are also studied. The optimal structure can be determined by calculation and analysis of the strength, stiffness, weight and cost of the material. A finite element model for the mechanical analysis of wood-plastic composite floors is established; and the results are used to verify the strength criteria under bending deformation, which is the most common loading condition of flooring board.

Key words

wood plastic composite

cavities

flooring board

optimal structure

the finite element model

Project supported by the National 12th Five-Year Plan of Science and Technology with Grant No. 2012BAD23B0203.

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