SYS: OE-ENG-STRESS-10 // ACTIVE

Hand Carving Depth & Stress Control Structural Integrity Protocol for Solid Wood

In hand-carved solid wood furniture, carving depth is a mechanical variable. Uncontrolled removal alters internal force equilibrium, creating structural liabilities hidden beneath aesthetic details.

01 // MECHANICS

Material Behavior

Solid wood functions as a load-bearing continuum. Deep carving significantly reduces the effective cross-section.

Deeper cuts amplify localized tensile stress.
Thin residual sections lose torsional resistance.
Stress concentrates at abrupt transitions.

02 // TRANSLATION

Failure Manifestation

Structural failure caused by excessive depth is rarely immediate. It progresses silently through the grain structure.

Phase 1: Micro-cracking along relief contours.
Phase 2: Delayed warping under humidity cycling.
Phase 3: Joint separation due to stress shifts.

03 // SEQUENCING

Phased Subtraction

OE-FASHION never executes full depth in a single pass. We employ a "Relaxation Sequence" to allow stress redistribution.

Roughing: Geometry established.
Stabilization: Material stress redistribution.
Refinement: Final depth within safety limits.

04 // THRESHOLDS

Engineering Limits

Maximum depth is dictated by load vectors, not visual preference. Legs and rails operate under strict protocols.

Load-bearing legs: Max 15% section removal.
Structural Rails: Gradient depth only.
Panel Centers: Aesthetic allowance only.