Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1994
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Agricultural Engineering
First Advisor
Gary Arlen Anderson
Abstract
The effect of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) on plywood and plywood sandwich panels was studied using theoretical equations and finite element analysis. ANSYS elements have been successfully used to model plywood, FRP/Plywood, Sandwich, and FRP Sandwich panels. The modulus of elasticity of plywood was changed in the model to achieve the desired overall bending stiffness. The plywood model was compared to midspan deflection predicted by a procedure presented by March (1942) and test data (APA, 1972). The FRP coating has increased the stiffness significantly (23% as compared to 8%) in the case of small deformations as compared to large deformations for FRP/Plywood panels. The FRP coating has increased the buckling strength of the FRP/Plywood panel significantly (13% as compared to plywood panel). The sandwich model was compared to mid-span deflection predicted by American Plywood Association (1942). The FRP overlay does not affect the bending stiffness of the sandwich panel significantly. The FRP overlay does not affect the overall buckling significantly but, reduces the wrinkling of the plywood in the sandwich panel.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fiber reinforced plastics
Plywood -- Testing
Finite element method
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Pradyumna, Iyyanki V., "Effect of Fiber Reinforced Plastic on Plywood and Plywood Sandwich Panels Using Finite Element Analysis" (1994). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 50.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/50
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