TY - JFULL AU - J. Sliseris and K. Rocens PY - 2013/2/ TI - Optimization of Wood Fiber Orientation Angle in Outer Layers of Variable Stiffness Plywood Plate T2 - International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering SP - 29 EP - 36 VL - 7 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/4801 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 73, 2013 N2 - The new optimization method for fiber orientation angle optimization of symmetrical multilayer plates like plywood is proposed. Optimization method consists of seeking for minimal compliance by choosing appropriate fiber orientation angle in outer layers of flexural plate. The discrete values of fiber orientation angles are used in method. Optimization results of simply supported plate and multispan plate with uniformly distributed load are provided. Results show that stiffness could be increased up to 20% by changing wood fiber orientation angle in one or two outer layers. ER -