Structural Design for Improving the Strength of Flat Wooden Pallets. Issue 1 (1st June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhu, X; Toyota, H; Ito, D; Doi, K
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 2287:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-06-01
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2287/1/012043
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to develop a new pallet structure using the inexpensive hinoki wood, which is produced in the Ehime Prefecture, having the same strength as the conventional Oregon pine wood. A new pallet structure was proposed for achieving high-strength by improving the flexural stiffness and compressive stiffness and achieving high-cost performance by using the inexpensive hinoki wood. The results obtained in this study are summarized as follows: deflection of the new type is reduced compared to the standard type, due to the increased bending rigidity of the edge board and deck board; compressive displacement of the new model decreases, as the compressive stiffness of the pallet legs increases; new mold pattern 6 made is higher in strength and rigidity than the standard mold; cost of the new type #6 is 72% of that of the standard type pallet, and cost can be reduced by 28%.