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UNIVERSITY OF FORESTRY



Prof. PhD Vasil Jivkov Jivkov

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Selected Publications

  1. Jivkov, V. (2002). Influence of edge banding on bending strength of end corner joints from 18 mm particleboard. Symposium “Furniture 2002”, Technical University-Zvolen, 24-25 October.
  2.  Jivkov, V. (2002). Bending strength and stiffness of some end corner joints from 25 mm particleboard. Symposium “Furniture 2002”, Technical University-Zvolen, 24-25 October.
  3. Marinova, A., Jivkov, V., Kyuchukov. B., (2004). Stiffness coefficient of some corner joints from OSB under bending test. International Symposium “Furniture 2004”, Technical University-Zvolen, 21-22 October.
  4. Jivkov, V., Marinova, A. (2005). Investigation on ultimate bending strength and stiffness under compression of corner joints from particleboard with connectors for DIY furniture. Proceeding International Scientific Conference Interior and Furniture Design. 17-18 October, 2005. 155-165.
  5. Jivkov, V., Marinova, A. (2006). Ultimate bending strength and stiffness under compression test of end corner miter joints constructed of solid wood. International Symposium “Furniture 2006”, Technical University-Zvolen, 22-23 October.
  6. Jivkov, V., Marinova, A., Petutschnigg, A. (2008). Influence of the temperature on the bending strength and stiffness characteristics of glued corner joints of frame structural elements made from solid beech wood. International Symposium “Furniture 2008”, Technical University-Zvolen, 18-19 June.
  7. Jivkov, V., Marinova, A. (2009). Influence of the type and shape of the eccentric connectors on ultimate bending strength and stiffness of corner joints from particleboard. 20th International Scientific Conference Wood is good-new materials, quality and design of products. Ambienta, Zagreb, 16 October, ISBN 953292013-7, 91-99.
  8. Jivkov, V., Yordanov, Y., Marinova, A. (2010). Improving by reinforcement the deflection of shelves made of Particleboard and MDF. 1st International Conference Processing Technologies for Forest and Biobased Products Industries, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Kuchl, 7-8 October, 2010, p. 205-207.
  9. Jivkov, V., Grbac, I. (2011). Influence of the cyclic loading on bending strength of different end corner joints made of MDF. 22nd International Scientific Conference “Wood is good – EU Preaccession challenges of the sector”, Zagreb, 21st of October, 59-66.
  10. Jivkov, V., Simeonova, R., Kamenov, P., Marinova, A. (2012). Strength properties of new lightweight panels for furniture and interior. 23rd International Scientific Conference “Wood is Good – with knowledge and technology to a competitive forestry and wood technology sector”, Zagreb, 12th of October, 49-58.
  11. Kyuchukov, B., Kyuchukov, G., Jivkov, V. (2012). Comparative study on the destructive bending moments of some T-shape corner joints from beech wood with cross section of 50 x 25 mm. 23rd International Scientific Conference “Wood is Good – with knowledge and technology to a competitive forestry and wood technology sector”, Zagreb, 12th of October,103-110.
  12. Jivkov, V., Simeonova, R., Marinova, A. (2013). Influence of the veneer quality and load direction on the strength properties of beech plywood as structural material for furniture. Innovation in Woodworking Industry and Engineering Design, 1/2013 (3): 86-92.

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