Paneles de madera contralaminada CLT con maderas residuales de la provincia del Guayas.

Abstract

The present research corresponds to the construction of a cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel whose mechanical properties are similar to CLT panels used in other parts of the world as a structural material. Therefore, the material to be used must meet three requirements; frst, the timbers to be used must meet a certain degree of structural strength. The second requirement is that the industrial conditions and supply of the material exist within the environment. And as a third requirement, the wood to be used must be of a waste nature and must not be catalogued as endangered species. All this with the purpose of looking for an alternative of constructive components, using as raw material the wood residues that are consumed in the province of Guayas. Allowing a better use of the forestry potential of the province, making this sector more sustainable. To obtain the raw material, information was gathered from sawmills in the country and the residues of three timber species were used. All of these are in the hardwood and semi-hardwood range. Subsequently, CLT samples and specimens are prepared to determine the mechanical properties of compressive and flexural strength. The procedures are carried out according to the standards for laminated timber such as UNE-EN 16351, UNE-EN 408 and ASTM D198 for wood.