Adhesive bonding of wood plays an increasing role in the forest products industry and is a key factor for efficiently utilizing our timber resources. The main use of adhesives is in the manufacture of building materials, including plywood, oriented strandboard, particleboard, fiberboard, structural composite lumber, doors, windows and frames, and factory-laminated wood products. Adhesives are also used in the assembly of furniture and cabinets, manufacture of engineered wood products, and construction of residential and commercial structures. Adhesives transfer and distribute loads between components, thereby increasing the strength and stiffness of wood products.

Topics: Surface Properties of Wood for Bonding Lumber and Veneer Surfaces Chemical Interference to Bonding Bonding of Wood Composite Products and Nonwood Materials Physical Properties of Wood for Bonding Density, Porosity, Moisture Content, Dimensional Changes Types of Adhesive, Composition of Adhesive Strength, Durability, Selection Health and Safety Bonding Process Moisture Content Control Surface Preparation Spreading of Adhesive Assembly and Pressing Post-Cure Conditioning Bonded Joints Edge-Grain, End-Grain, End-to-Edge-Grain Joints Construction Joints Testing and Performance Analytical, Chemical, and Mechanical Testing of Polymers Mechanical Testing of Bonded Assemblies Short- and Long-Term Performance Product Quality Assurance