Design and testing of wall cabinet frames constructed with round mortise-and-tenon joints
AN Tankut, N Tankut, Carl A. Eckelman
article (Uluslararası, Hakemli) | Yazar(lar): AN Tankut, N Tankut, Carl A. Eckelman | Yıl: 2007 | Dergi/Kurum: FOREST PRODUCTS JOURNAL | İndeks: WOS.SCI — Özet: This study investigated the design, construction, testing, and performance characteristics of wall cabinets constructed with round mortise-and-tenon joints tha
This study investigated the design, construction, testing, and performance characteristics of wall cabinets constructed with round mortise-and-tenon joints that are suitable for use in classrooms, school libraries, and homes. Four wall cabinets, utilizing round mortise-and-tenon joints, were constructed to evaluate their performance. Tests indicated that the attachment of thin plywood panels to the frames increased overall cabinet stiffness by 62 and 70 percent for red oak and yellow-poplar wall cabinets, respectively. Also, wood species was found to affect creep deflection. Overall, this study clearly demonstrated that wall cabinets constructed with round mortise-and-tenon joints were able to withstand normal service loads without loss of structural integrity or function.