This study describes a process to apply response surface methodology (RSM) together with a niched Pareto genetic algorithm for optimization of the mechanical properties of bamboo plywood. Experiments were carried out to investigate the dependences of parallel and perpendicular modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) of bamboo plywood on hot-pressing temperature, hot-pressing time, pressure, amount of adhesive, and moisture content. Empirical equations were presented to describe the dependences. Orthogonal tests and RSM were used to establish models for MOE and MOR of bamboo pl...
