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The results presented were developed within the IP-SME project HOLIWOOD (Holistic implementation of European thermal treated hard wood in the sector of construction industry and noise protection by sustainable, knowledge-based and value added products). This project is being carried out with financial support from the European Community within the Sixth Framework Program (NMP2-CT-2005-IP 011799-2). We would like to thank the support of the German companies Holzfaserplattenwerk H. Henselmann and Dold Holzwerke for supplying and mounting the WFS. We would also like to thank for the support from GOM (Optical Measurement Techniques), and its filial Spanish company, METRONIC, and particularly to Stefan Hoheisel, for facilitating the use of the ARAMIS system. This publication reflects the authors view. The European Community and the mentioned companies are not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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Development of a novel facade sandwich panel with low-density wood fibres core and wood-based panels as faces

Publicated to:European Journal Of Wood And Wood Products. 69 (3): 459-470 - 2011-08-01 69(3), DOI: 10.1007/s00107-010-0468-0

Authors: Fernandez-Cabo, Jose L; Majano-Majano, Almudena; San-Salvador Ageo, Luis; Avila-Nieto, Miguel

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Tech Univ Madrid, Struct Dept, ETS Architecture, Avda Juan de Herrera 4, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author

Abstract

The paper explores, experimentally and theoretically, the possibility of producing a novel cladding sandwich panel comprised of a low-density wood fiber (WF) core and faces made of wood-based panels. Tests on small specimens, using physical and optical devices, were performed for the basic mechanical characterization of WF. Shear modulus (G) was the main target; and values for a range of nominal densities (rho) from 110 to 190 kg/m(3) were obtained. Short term load tests on real scale WF sandwich (WFS) specimens of 3.2 m span were also performed. An initial simple analytical structural linear model, taking into account the shear deformation of the core, was used to evaluate the data obtaining a reasonable agreement. The results show that WFSs are a viable solution at least for claddings; special care must be taken, however, in the selection of the face panels due to the influence of hygro-thermal changes. The line of work is especially attractive as WF is a natural and sustainable product.

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BeamsCompressionFiberboardFloorsPlatesStructural insulated wallsSystemsX-ray microtomography

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal European Journal Of Wood And Wood Products due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2011, it was in position 9/21, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Materials Science, Paper & Wood. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Forestry.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 1.45, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jul 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-07-01, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 13
  • Scopus: 16

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-01:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 16 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (FERNANDEZ CABO, JOSE LUIS) and Last Author (Avila-Nieto, Miguel).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been FERNANDEZ CABO, JOSE LUIS.