A critical discussion of the physics of wood–water interactions
This paper reviews recent findings on wood–water interaction and puts them into context of
established knowledge in the field. Several new findings challenge prevalent theories and …
established knowledge in the field. Several new findings challenge prevalent theories and …
Water in wood: A review of current understanding and knowledge gaps
Wood-water interactions are central to the utilization of wood in our society since water
affects many important characteristics of wood. This topic has been investigated for more …
affects many important characteristics of wood. This topic has been investigated for more …
Durability of fibre-reinforced polymer-wood composite members: An overview
M Bazli, M Heitzmann, BV Hernandez - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This review is focused on the durability aspects of timber structures strengthened with fibre-
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Although FRP composite enhances the strength and …
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Although FRP composite enhances the strength and …
The water vapor sorption behavior of natural fibers
CAS Hill, A Norton, G Newman - Journal of Applied Polymer …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The water vapor sorption behavior of a range of natural fibers (jute, flax, coir, cotton, hemp,
Sitka spruce) has been studied. The data were analyzed using the Hailwood Horrobin …
Sitka spruce) has been studied. The data were analyzed using the Hailwood Horrobin …
Wood modification as a tool to understand moisture in wood
EE Thybring, M Fredriksson - Forests, 2021 - mdpi.com
Moisture plays a central role in the performance of wood products because it affects
important material properties such as the resistance to decomposition, the mechanical …
important material properties such as the resistance to decomposition, the mechanical …
Uses of Bamboo for Sustainable Construction—A Structural and Durability Perspective—A Review
Bamboo is a natural biodegradable material used as a strength-bearing material that
operates for system works, formwork supporting stands, structural members in low-rise …
operates for system works, formwork supporting stands, structural members in low-rise …
Long-span timber flooring systems: A systematic review from structural performance and design considerations to constructability and sustainability aspects
The recent energy and environmental crises and corresponding regulations have increased
interest in replacing conventional materials with sustainable materials in construction. Due …
interest in replacing conventional materials with sustainable materials in construction. Due …
On wood–water interactions in the over-hygroscopic moisture range—Mechanisms, methods, and influence of wood modification
M Fredriksson - Forests, 2019 - mdpi.com
Wood is a hygroscopic material that absorbs and desorbs water to equilibrate to the ambient
climate. Within material science, the moisture range from 0 to about 95–98% relative …
climate. Within material science, the moisture range from 0 to about 95–98% relative …
Moisture in softwoods: fiber saturation point, hydroxyl site content, and the amount of micropores as determined from NMR relaxation time distributions
VV Telkki, M Yliniemi, J Jokisaari - Holzforschung, 2013 - degruyter.com
Distributions of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxation times provide detailed
information about the moisture absorbed in wood. In this work, T 2*, T 2, and T 1 distributions …
information about the moisture absorbed in wood. In this work, T 2*, T 2, and T 1 distributions …
Moisture and temperature induced swelling/shrinkage of softwood and hardwood glulam and LVL: An experimental study
To investigate the hygroscopic behaviour of engineered timber, glued-laminated (glulam)
timber made of Pacific Teak (Tectona grandis), Tasmanian Oak (Eucalyptus …
timber made of Pacific Teak (Tectona grandis), Tasmanian Oak (Eucalyptus …