A critical discussion of the physics of wood–water interactions

ET Engelund, LG Thygesen, S Svensson… - Wood science and …, 2013 - Springer
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 …

Water in wood: A review of current understanding and knowledge gaps

EE Thybring, M Fredriksson, SL Zelinka, SV Glass - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Uses of Bamboo for Sustainable Construction—A Structural and Durability Perspective—A Review

S Madhushan, S Buddika, S Bandara, S Navaratnam… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

Long-span timber flooring systems: A systematic review from structural performance and design considerations to constructability and sustainability aspects

M Bazli, M Heitzmann, H Ashrafi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The recent energy and environmental crises and corresponding regulations have increased
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 …

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 …

Moisture and temperature induced swelling/shrinkage of softwood and hardwood glulam and LVL: An experimental study

AA Chiniforush, A Akbarnezhad, H Valipour… - … and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
To investigate the hygroscopic behaviour of engineered timber, glued-laminated (glulam)
timber made of Pacific Teak (Tectona grandis), Tasmanian Oak (Eucalyptus …