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An experimental investigation of glass fibre reinforcement of glued laminated timber beams is presented. A polyester resin is used both as matrix and adhesive between the reinforcement and the wood. The main part of the work considers beams with large holes tested in three point bending. Circular and rectangular holes, centred at quarter length of the beams make the strength of wood perpendicular to the grain become critical. Great improvements of strength are obtained with the glass fibres. A comparison between various kinds and combinations of glass fibre reinforcement is made. Further, the reinforcement applied as repair of earlier cracked beams is investigated with positive results. One series of beams without holes is reinforced and tested in four-point bending.
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This reseach project was initiated to improve the ability of glued laminated timber to compete with steel and concrete, in large free span constructions. The project was funded by the Nordic Industrial Fund (NI), Svenskt Limträ AB and the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development (NUTEK)
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Hallström, S. Glass fibre reinforced holes in laminated timber beams. Wood Sci.Technol. 30, 323–337 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00223552
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00223552