Experimental, analytical, and numerical studies of steel-strengthened glulam wood–PVC composite hollow members under four-point bending

Phatthana Aunyingcharoen, Tawich Pulngern, Kasan Chanto, Vichai Rosarpitak, Narongrit Sombatsompop, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut, s University of Technology Thonburi , Wood Co, Phra Pradaeng, Polymer PROcessing and Flow , Research Group, Materials Technology Programme, School of Energy, Environment and Materials, King Mongkut, s University of Technology Thonburi

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on February 18, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Volume 45, Issue 9-10, Page 2051-2076, May 2026.
This work investigated the flexural performance of glulam wood–polyvinyl chloride composite hollow members (GWPVC), fabricated by assembling individual wood–polyvinyl chloride composite (WPVC) elements with epoxy adhesive and strengthened in singly and ...