Stress analysis and failure prediction in dowel joint by FEM

In this study, distribution pattern and tension concentration as well as failure prediction in dowel joint were analyzed. The effect of dowel diameter (6, 8, 10 mm) and wood type (Beech, Alder and white spruce) on tension resistance and bending moment were examined. The dimensions for making T-form joints were 5×5×2/5 cm. Wooden dowel used in this research was carpinus betulus which accounts as the common dowel in market. Also, PVA was used in Joints. A total of 36Tshape samples comprising 9 combinations of the above factors in 4 replications were made. Tension resistance and bending moment were measured by mechanical test machine. For exertion strength due to analyzing the resistance loading speed equal to 1.25 mm/min were applied. Also, to analyze distribution pattern and tension concentration in affected joints, finite element method and ANSYS Software were used. According to the results of the simulation modeling, joint which endured the maximum tension complied with the real joints. Distribution of tension in the middle of the bending moment depth was greatest and tension in dowel joints was concentrated in impaired points.