A linear elastic orthotropic finite element model is made to estimate the displacement of in tension and compression tested CNC manufactured simple and thick gooseneck wood joints made of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and Scots pine timber for a new building concept called makerjoint. The displacement calculation was conducted with Solidworks Simulation 2014 finite element analysis (FEA) for each load case and type of joint, and the result was compared with experimental tests. The difference between displacement results of the FEA and experimental study showed with ±10% in compression and ±4% in tension a good agreement. Suggestions for future investigations are made to increase model accuracy based on CT-data.
Keywords: robotic manufacturing, solidworks, finite element method, makerjoint
Authors
Rebstock F.
Wood Science and Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå, Sweden
Sandberg D.
Wood Science and Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå, Sweden
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