Session 15 – Mechanical characterization of wood-based materials

This symposium brings together scientists and engineers that investigate the mechanical properties of wood-based materials at different length scales. The scope mainly targets the experimental characterization; however, we are interested in the way related modeling and simulation tools (including AI) support your experimental findings. We welcome submissions from basic research and (architected) mechanical metamaterials to (structural) timber products and materials in furniture industry. Naturally and artificially created materials are discussed, e.g. wood types, hydrogels, filaments, wood-composites (adhesives/interfaces), or other cellulose-based materials. Testing techniques range from traditional large-scale to micro- and nanomechanical devices both stand-alone and in situ/in operando, i.e. coupling with structural analyses (SEM, synchrotrons, neutron facilities etc.). Testing conditions e.g. discuss the influence of extreme loading conditions, environmental aspects (relative humidity, temperature etc.) or manufacturing techniques including (small- and large-scale) 3D printing. We encourage submissions from diverse disciplines aiming to create a thriving platform that bridges the gap in discussing multiscale applications in industry and academia.