Hybrid Composites: Efficient Utilization of Resources by Performance Enhancement of Traditional Engineered Composites with Pultruded Sheets

摘要

This study demonstrates improved properties and cost savings possible by reinforcing wooden gluded laminated (glulam) beams with pultruded sheets. Addition of plies of pultruded fiber reinforced composites can provide improvements in both properties and economics. Mechanical property enhancements provide the opportunities for cost reduction and more efficient use of natural resources.