Wei Tian, Yiming Wang, Yongmei Qian, and Ruozhu Wang. Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Tensile Strength of Novel Corn Stalk Recombinant Glulam Component. Dynamic Systems and Applications 29 (2020) No. 6, 2295 – 2305

https://doi.org/10.46719/dsa20202969

ABSTRACT.
The corn stalk recombinant glulam (CSRG) is a novel, environmental, energy-saving, and economical construction material used as wood substitute. To study the effects of component size of CSRG on its tensile strength, this paper conducted parallel-to-grain tensile tests for the CSRG specimens of different sizes. The effects of length and cross-sectional sizes of CSRG specimens on ultimate tensile strength were modeled and analyzed using the finite element modeling and analysis software ABAQUS. The results provided reliable theoretical foundations for the structural design and development of engineering applications of CSRG.

Keywords: corn stalk, recombinant glulam, tensile strength, finite element modeling and analysis.