The bending moment resistance of single-dowel corner joints in case construction

This study was carried out to obtain background information concerning the bending moment resistance of single-pin dowel joints in particleboard and also to provide the background information needed to formulate expressions for predicting the bending moment resistance of single-dowel, L-type, corner joints in particleboard. Test results indicated that the bending moment resistance of the single-dowel corner joints increased significantly as dowel diameter increased from 1/4 to 3/8 inch and as the depth ofdowel embedment in the face member increased from 1 /4 to 5/8 inch. Changes in depth of embedment in the edge member from 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches, however, had no effect on bending moment resistance.