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This paper presents a new approach for understanding localized compressive behavior perpendicular to the grain based on beams subjected to three-point bending. It was intended to take into account the coupling between compressive stresses perpendicular to the grain due to support reactions and shear stresses. To validate this, model, results of compression tests have been examined. The digital image correlation (DIC) method has been applied in order to analyze the deformation fields in support areas. The tests allow confirming the presence of spreading effect in the vicinity of support areas according to the DIC method. An analytical formulation has therefore been proposed to quantify distribution versus increasing compressive strength perpendicular to the grain, including shear effects. A scale effect and support conditions have also been highlighted using three different geometries and two types of tests.
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Our gratitude is extended to the staff and technicians of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Limoges (France) for their collaboration in conducting the campaign of bending tests. Special appreciation goes to Jérôme Dopeux, Hamidou Sebbah and Jany Cacault for their close involvement in this work program. We would also like to thank the Professional Development Committee of the French Furniture and Wood Industries Association for funding these tests. Moreover, this project has benefited from encouragements received from the “ARBRE” Laboratory of Excellence.
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Lathuilliere, D., Pop, O., Bléron, L. et al. Spreading of transverse compressive stresses in glued laminated timber. Eur. J. Wood Prod. 73, 475–484 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-015-0922-0
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