Abstract
A two-dimensional homogenization model for determining elastic properties of clear wood is described. It is based on the elastic properties of the chemical constituents of the wood and the known geometry of the fibers. The model is valid for clear wood and can be used to determine the state of stresses at both micro and macrostructural levels. Stress and displacement analysis were made with the finite element method. Experiments in bending, compression parallel- and perpendicular-to-grain were made with six different Mexican wood species, including softwoods, temperate climate hardwoods and tropical hardwoods using small clear wood specimens. Such tests were made at various moisture content levels and the results of the model match closely with experimental data. The analytical technique can be readily extended to three dimensions. The data generated with this model can be used in further studies for material and structures optimization purposes.
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