POLYMERIC COMPOUNDS TO IMPROVE THE FASTENING STRENGTH OF WOOD WITH WOOD FASTENERS
Abstract
Three polymeric compounds were evaluated and compared with beeswax as a coating for steel screws used as fasteners for wood joints: (1) a moderately viscous polyester; (2) a moderately viscous epoxy; and (3) a free flowing epoxy. The results indicated that the polymers increased the holding power of the screws in 4 kinds of wood (cypress, Dougxlas fir, teak, and white oak) from about 10 to 50%. The increase in holding power in plywood and particle board was about 20 to 40%, respectively. The corrosivity of the 4 woods was decreased about 65 to 95% when epoxy polymers were used. A significant decrease in driving resistance was obtained by the use of the epoxy based polymeric compounds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 05, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0259053
Entities
People
- J.m. Richolson