Bending work of laminated materials based on densified wood and reinforcing components

This work analyzes the influence of the composition of laminated materials based on solid and thermo-mechanically densified beech wood and the application of reinforcing elements in the form of reinforcing fibers. The paper investigates the behavior of the elastic, plastic, and total bending work and their ratios concerning the composition of the material. These characteristics are essential in determining the appropriate application of these materials in structural systems concerning the deformation energy in the elastic and plastic stress–strain areas. From the material point of view, factors such as the input thickness of beech lamellas (5 and 9 mm), the degree of densification of lamellas (references, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%), and the application of reinforcing fibers (carbon and glass) were observed and distinguished. There are several approaches to evaluate elastic and plastic work in bending. This paper deals with a more accurate method by integrating the curve of the force–deflection diagram. The output of the article points to a more efficient choice of beech wood modifications by densification concerning the formation of internal cracks in conjunction with the reinforcing fibers.