Rotational Characteristics of Pallet Joints.

Abstract

During its lifespan, a pallet must withstand its imposed load without endangering its contents or the people handling it. To determine the amount of load a pallet will withstand requires a sound engineering analysis. The moment-rotation behavior of the joints between deckboards and stringers is needed for input to such an analysis. This report describes the joint behavior as affected by (1) deckboard species, (2) stringer species, (3) type of fastener, and (4) fastener pattern. The behavior is described by a mathematical model. Keywords: Pallets; nails; staples; moment-rotation. (Author).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA159237

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  • T. L. Wilkinson

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  • Forest Products Laboratory

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