가압․가열처리한 자작나무 적층재의 물성과 생활용품 활용방안 연구

A Study on the Utilization for Living Products and Properties of Betula platyphylla Laminated Wood Manufactured by Pressing and Heating

The objective of this study was to increase the utilizability of domestic thinning and small diameter wood as applying in pattern design which can be used in interior decoration, wood craft and wood furniture, and in developing the designs of furniture and household items. We investigated the physical and mechanical characteristics of Betula platyphylla Wood by pres-surization and heat treatment. Color change is clear, and the wood density is increased with in-creasing pressing rate. The compressive strength, modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity in bending strength are decreased as heating time is increased after pressing. However, shrink-age is improved after pressing and heating.