4. Uluslararası Erciyes Bilimsel Araştırmalar Kongresi, Kayseri, Türkiye, 16 - 17 Ekim 2020, ss.273-290
This study has been done on the use of oriented chipboard (OSB) in buildings and interiors.
The study aims to provide a choice to manufacturers and users by conducting literature research
on the features, application areas and techniques of OSB. Features such as raw materials
necessary to produce OSB, production technologies, factors the affecting physical and
mechanical properties, historical development, and place in the country's economy are given.
OSB has been introduced in general, in which areas of the woodworking industry it can be used,
its advantages and disadvantages are given by arranging and comparing them with the help of
figures, pictures and tables. In the study, the methods and techniques related to the use and
application of the OSB building and the interior space have been investigated and examples of
OSB applications have been examined. As a result, it has been observed that OSB-1 is used in
very dry weather conditions with the production of interior partitions and furniture; OSB-2 is
used in places where it can carry loads in dry weather conditions; OSB-3 is used in places where
it can carry loads under humid conditions, and finally, OSB-4 is used in places where it can
carry heavy loads under humid conditions. The usage areas of OSB as structural (bearing)
building elements can be increased in the forms of beams in the floor and roof, wooden block
bricks on the wall. Its usage areas as complementary (covering) building elements can be
increased as subfloor and surface coating in the roof, wall, and floor covering. OSB is used in
the construction of wooden houses in regions with high earthquake risk due to its low weight
and good mechanical and technological properties. OSB uses are available in the construction
of moisture-resistant surfaces under ceramic and tiles. It can also be used in upholstery and
furniture. The importance and usage areas of OSB, which is a preferred engineering material in
the construction of prefabricated buildings under the exterior cladding, are increasing day by
day. It is anticipated that there will be a tendency towards wooden structures and elements in
areas with a risk of disaster, e.g. earthquake, flood or landslide; therefore it is recommended to
increase the production of OSB and to encourage industrial forestry, which will provide raw
materials.