<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <article key="pdf/4801" mdate="2013-01-29 00:00:00"> <author>J. Sliseris and K. Rocens</author> <title>Optimization of Wood Fiber Orientation Angle in Outer Layers of Variable Stiffness Plywood Plate</title> <pages>30 - 36</pages> <year>2013</year> <volume>7</volume> <number>1</number> <journal>International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering</journal> <ee>https://publications.waset.org/4801.pdf</ee> <url>https://publications.waset.org/vol/73</url> <publisher>World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology</publisher> <abstract>The new optimization method for fiber orientation angle optimization of symmetrical multilayer plates like plywood is proposed. Optimization method consists of seeking for minimal compliance by choosing appropriate fiber orientation angle in outer layers of flexural plate. The discrete values of fiber orientation angles are used in method. Optimization results of simply supported plate and multispan plate with uniformly distributed load are provided. Results show that stiffness could be increased up to 20 by changing wood fiber orientation angle in one or two outer layers.</abstract> <index>Open Science Index 73, 2013</index> </article>