Exploring mechanical properties of kerfed pine wood
Wood being a renewable material has been used in construction for a long time. Over time various construction processes and techniques have been developed to test the material for its strength, versatility, load-bearing, and structural capacity. Wood kerfing is one such process where the anisotropic property of the material is utilized to achieve steam free, bent wooden members. Through this process the material perpendicular to the main grain direction is strategically removed and the wooden member is bent. The bending of wooden member is achieved by comprising its strength. The DRP intends to explore the anisotropic properties of kerfed pine wood by testing and observing the reaction of these members under various stresses. The reduction in strength of kerfed wood will be studied for various parameters of kerfing such as spacing, depth, width of kering etc. This DRP will produce a comparative study of mechanical properties of kerfed pine wood for various kerfing parameters
