Scientific team:

Prof John Dinwoodie

Dr Mizi Fan

Mrs. Joanne Mundy

Mr. Chris Grimes

• To maintain overall co-ordination of the project and ensure that progress remains on schedule and that milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• To act as lead partner in WP (workpackage) 4 to understand high variability in using EN319 and develop a reliable internal bond test method; in WP 6 to determine the ageing effects on the relative creep and duration of load tests of CBPB; in WP 9 to determine the creep and duration of load factors under shear loads for possible inclusion in EC5.
• To undertake part of the selection of test pieces for creep and duration of load tests (WP 2); the development of edgewise bending of wood based panels (WP 5); testing on creep and duration of loads under concentrated loads (WP 7; WP11) and creep and duration of load tests of PMDI (WP8).

General supervision of the total programme of work through regular meetings and other communication. Liaison with the EU and project partners through a series of 6 monthly meetings and annual progress reports. Organisation and submission of the final report. Total 8 person months.

To assist in identifying the optimum method and producing calibration data for determining the test loads for creep and duration of load tests (WP2.1) and carry out the creep verification tests (WP2.2). 5 person months will be required to carry out NDT tests on 560 test pieces and 40 creep tests.

To investigate thoroughly the effects of all parameters on IB strength of wood based products using the EN319 (WP4.1). To liaise with other partners involved and produce a report summarising the results. 4 person months will be input into this sub-WP to carry out 188 tests. To carry out alternative tests-Minnesota shear (WP4.2). Total 2 person months will be required to conduct 50 tests.

To assist in design studies of large scale edge loaded test methods for determination of strength and stiffness properties of wood based products (WP5.1). To carry out design studies for the potential use in edge load creep test of wood based products and conduct indicative creep tests (WP5.2). Total 3 person months.

Workpackage 6: Ageing effects on the properties of CBPB

To establish the relationship between strength and ageing time and determine t_zero for the creep and duration of load tests of CBPB. 7 person months to carry out 170 tests and produce the final WP report summarising the results and recommendations to appropriate CEN TC112 committee.

In association with Partners 2 and 3, to carry out design studies and tests on dynamic creep of OSB, PB and PW under concentrated loads. 3 person months will be used to test 6 creep samples for duration of 6 months.

8 person months will be provided to carry out creep and duration of load tests of new binder (PMDI) bonded PB and OSB, to calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_def for possible inclusion in EC5. Total 70 test pieces will be loaded with a duration between several hours and 6 months.

To construct new test rig and conduct tests on both panel and planar shear creep and duration of load tests, to calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_del for possible inclusion in EC5. To liaise with TRADA and DTI involved and produce a report summarising the results. Total 6 person months.

In association with TRADA and DTI, to carry out 40 tests on creep and duration of load of wood based products under concentrated loads, to calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_del. Total 5 person months.

Details of all deliverables provided by BRE are given in Table below:

*WP = workpackage; con. PR = consolidated progress report; FR = final report .

Mr. Andrew Abbott

Dr Paul Newman

Dr Vic Kearley

Mr. Mark Cooper

• To act as lead partner in WP 2 to determine the optimum method of determining the test load for creep and duration of load tests for a revised version of ENV1156; in WP 7 to develop both static and dynamic concentrated load creep tests and determine creep behaviour under concentrated load.
• To undertake part of sampling and cutting of test materials (WP1); evaluation of plywood glue bond performance using EN314 (WP3); development of reliable internal bond test method (WP4); the development of edgewise bending of wood based panels (WP 5); testing on creep and duration of loads under shear loads (WP 9); integration of test methodology developed and results (WP12).

In association with WKI, select boards, sample and distribute all test pieces to other partners as necessary. Total 2 person months.

To identify the optimum method and produce calibration data for determining the test loads for creep and duration of load tests. To assist in the creep verification tests. 6 person months will be used to carry out NDT tests on 1120 test pieces.

To carry out tests and evaluate glue bond performance using EN314. 2 person months will be required to conduct 180 plywood glue bond tests.

To assist in investigating the effects of all parameters on the internal bond of wood based products using the EN319. 4 person months to carry out 94 tests.

To assist in design studies of large scale test methods for determination of short-term strength and stiffness properties of edge loaded wood based panel products and carry out short and long term performance tests. Total 3 person months.

To carry out design studies and tests on dynamic creep of OSB, PB and PW under concentrated loads. 4 person months to test 6 creep samples for duration of 6 months. To liaise with BRE and DTI and produce a report summarising the results.

To assist in constructing new test rig, conduct tests on both panel and planar shear creep and duration of load tests, and calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_del for possible inclusion in EC5. 5 person months will be required to complete 84 tests.

To assist in t&g profile designs, and carry out tests to establish data base for mechanical performance under concentrated loads. 6 person months for 84 tests.

To carry out 50 tests on creep and duration of load of wood based products under concentrated loads and calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_del. To produce the final report. Total 6 person months.

In association with DTI, integrate the interrelationships in the light of test work carried out in workpackages 2 to 11. To evaluate impact on relevant standards and EC5 and make recommendations for revision.

Details of all deliverables provided by TRADA are given in Table below:

John Adelhøj

Jens Ljørring

Martin Vestergaard

Steffen Markmann

Lis Winther Funch

Ib Rasmussen

• To act as lead partner in WP 5 to develop large scale test method for determination of short and long term performance of edge loaded wood based products; in WP 10 to develop the optimum t&g profile for both industry and the CEN TC112 structural performance standards for floor and roof decking; in WP 12 to integrate test method and results obtained from WP 2 to WP10.
• To undertake part of the evaluation of plywood glue bond performance using EN314 (WP3); development of reliable internal bond test method (WP4); the development of edgewise bending of wood based panels (WP 5); testing on creep and duration of loads under concentrated loads (WP 7; WP11); testing on creep and duration of loads under shear loads (WP 9).

To carry out tests and evaluate glue bond performance using EN314. 2 person months for 180 plywood glue bond tests.

To assist in investigating the effects of all parameters on the internal bond of wood based products using the EN319 (WP 4.1). To carry out alternative tests-block shear (WP 4.2). 4 person months to carry out 94 IB tests 50 block shear tests.

To carry out design studies of large scale edge loaded test methods for determination of strength and stiffness properties of wood based products and conduct 50 short term and 50 long term tests. Total 4 person months.

Design studies and dynamic creep test of OSB, PB and PW under concentrated loads. 3 person months to test 6 creep samples for duration of 6 months.

To assist in constructing new test rig, conduct tests on both panel and planar shear creep and duration of load tests, and calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_del for possible inclusion in EC5. 5 person months will be used for 84 tests.

t&g profile designs, and carry out tests to establish data base for mechanical performance in terms of concentrated loads. 7 person months will be used for 84 tests and produce the final WP report.

To carry out 50 tests on creep and duration of load of wood based products under concentrated loads, to calculate k_mod and k_del. Total 5 person months.

Integration of the interrelationships in the light of test work carried out in WPs 2 to 11. To evaluate impact on relevant standards and EC5 and make recommendations for revision. To produce the final report. Total 3 person months.

Details of all deliverables provided by DTI are given in Table below:

Ch. Boehme

M. Erobreich

H. Peters

G. Flammersberger

U. Schliepkake

• To act as lead partner in WP 1 to develop a sampling, cutting and distribution plan for the whole project, and deliver the test pieces to other partners; in WP 5.2 to determine long term characteristic strength and stiffness of edge loaded wood based panel products; in WP 8 to develop the best estimate of k_mod and k_def for the new binder bonded wood based panel products.
• To undertake part of the development of reliable internal bond test method (WP4); the development of edgewise bending of wood based panels (WP 5.1); the evaluation of ageing effect on the performance of CBPB (WP 6).

To identify boards, sample and distribute all test pieces to other partners as necessary. To produce sample selection and cutting plan, and the final report. Total 2 person months.

To assist in investigating the effects of all parameters on the internal bond of wood based products using the EN319. 4 person months to carry out 188 tests.

To carry out design studies of large scale test methods for determination of short-term strength and stiffness properties of edge loaded wood based panel products (WP 5.1) and indicative edgewise bending creep tests (WP 5.2). 2 person months for 50 short term tests and 2 person months for creep tests.

Workpackage 6: Ageing effects on the properties of CBPB

To assist in establishing the relationship between strength and ageing time and carry out tests in determining t_zero for the creep and duration of load tests of CBPB. 3 person months to carry out 80 tests.

8 person months will be provided to carry out creep and duration of load tests of new binder (PMDI) bonded PB and OSB, to calculate the best estimate of k_mod and k_def for possible inclusion in EC5 and produce the final WP report. Total 70 test pieces will be loaded with a duration between several hours and 6 months.

Details of all deliverables provided by WKI are given in Table below:

Lic.Tech Mikael Fonselius

Dr. Alpo Ranta-Maunus

Mr. Markku Kortesmaa

To study the reproducibility and the accuracy of the measurement in accordance with EN314, and to carry out tests. 4 person months will be required to conduct 360 tests and produce the final WP report.

To assist in t&g profile designs, and carry out tests to establish data base for mechanical performance in terms of concentrated loads. 3 person months will be used for 42 tests.

Details of all deliverables provided by VTT are given in Table below:

Dr. Helena Pires Cruz

Mr. Jose Saporiti Machado

Mr. Jose Luis Louro

Mr. Antonio Silva

• To act as lead partner in WP 4.2 to identify an alternative procedures to the internal bond test (EN 319).
• To undertake part of the evaluation of plywood glue bond performance using EN314 (WP3); the development of edgewise bending of wood based panels (WP 5); the evaluation of ageing effect on the performance of CBPB (WP 6).

To assist in evaluating the reproducibility and the accuracy of the measurement in accordance with EN314, and to carry out 180 tests. Total 2 person months.

To investigate the effects of parameters on IB of wood based products using the EN319 (WP4.1) and carry out alternative tests-block shear (WP 4.2) and produce the final WP 4.2 report. 4 person months for 94 IB tests and 50 block shear tests.

To assist in design studies of large scale test methods for determination of short-term strength and stiffness properties of edge loaded wood based panel products (WP 5.1) and carry our edgewise bending tests. Total 3 person month.

Workpackage 6: Ageing effects on the properties of CBPB

To assist in establishing the relationship between strength and ageing time and carry out tests in determining t_zero for the creep and duration of load tests of CBPB. LNEC will input 2 person months to carry out 60 tests.

Details of all deliverables provided by LNEC are given in Table below: