3-D Fiber Forming - A Step Toward Engineered Sandwich Construction

摘要

Two fiber forming methods have been developed that can form fibers into a three-dimensional (3-D) ribbed matrix. This forming process can use wood-fibers, virgin and recycled, or most any other cellulose or synthetic fiber to form a 3-D matrix. Once the matrix is formed, there is a variety of methods that can be chosen to set the matrix for the final performance properties, ranging from natural bonding to synthetic resins. This paper will discuss the forming process, some unique capabilities of this process, and present strength properties of wood-fiber and preliminary wood-fiber/fiberglass-fiber structures made using prototype molds.