Experimental study on the performance of fiber-reinforced laminated veneer lumber produced using Melia dubia for structural applications

• Main Authors: Ramkumar V.R., Anand N., Prakash V., Sujatha D., Murali G.
• Other Authors: 56585579400
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2025
• Subjects: Glass fibers; Laminating; Lumber; Reinforcement; Scanning electron microscopy; Veneers; Bamboo mat; Chopped glass; Chopped glass fiber mat; Dubia; Fibermat; Glass fiber mat; Glass-fibers; Melia dubia; Bamboo

Melia dubia is a rapidly expanding tree species in southern India, but its main drawback has been limited use in wood-based panel products until recently. To address this research gap, this study aimed to develop three reinforcement materials for producing Reinforced Laminated Veneer Lumber (RLVL) u...