Research Article

Experimental Study of the Mechanical Behavior of Local Wood Terminalia Superba (Fraké) by Glued Wood Assembly According to the Beveled Configuration

Table 3

Normal and vertical loads of the specimen (= 1 N/mm2) and synthesis of experimental tests in axial traction by angle variation α.

Angle α (°)Initial surface, Si (mm2)Bonding surface Sc (mm2)Load normal F (N)Vertical force Nα (N)Breaking force Fr (N)Breaking stress σ (N/mm2)Axial displacement δ (mm)

Massive specimen708239.50117.691.46
0707070706609.400.08
157072.4672.4675.02950.5013.140.17
307080.8380.8393.331155.6014.330.22
457098.9998.991401536.7015.520.28
60701401402802315.2016.550.44
7570270.46270.461044.975163.3019.031.02