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Australian timber durability research needs
2023 - IRG/WP 23-50385
Australia was once a world leader in timber durability research, but prolonged disinvestment resulted in a gradual decline in capacity. Forest and Wood Products Australia recognized this problem and supported the development of the Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life to help reverse this decline and begin to educate the next generation of Australian researchers. The Centre is a collabor...
J J Morrell
Durability of acetylated beech (Fagus sylvativa L.) laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
2024 - IRG/WP 24-30807
Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) is one of the most abundant hardwood species in Germany and other European countries. It has been demonstrated as suitable raw material for structural products, like laminated veneer lumber (LVL). However, the use of these products is typically restricted to interior applications due to its high susceptibility to weathering and biological attack. Therefore, acetylation w...
M Slabohm, H Militz
Evaluation of vacuum borate treated spruce or pine CLT in an above ground protected test in southern Mississippi
2024 - IRG/WP 24-41001
Cross laminated timber (CLT) has become a popular wood composite in large building applications that were previously limited to concrete and steel. To extend service and prevent biological attack, chemical protectants are often applied to wood. Cross laminated timber panels are not typically treated, in part due to a lack of data on efficient and effective methods for treating large panels. Ther...
M E Mankowski, A Taylor, G T Kirker
Assessment of historical pilings from Lisbon
2024 - IRG/WP 24-41004
The renovation and rebuilding of areas in Lisbon has led to work on buildings constructed in the Pombaline downtown district. These buildings were constructed on wooden pilings, as a means of stabilising unstable soils and transfer the loads from buildings to soils with adequate bearing capacity. These methods also increased the resilience of the reconstruction works to future possible earthquakes...
D Jones, S Duarte, J A J Huber, L Nunes
Evaluating the potential for re-using timber from deconstructed sea defence groynes from the Bournemouth groyne field
2024 - IRG/WP 24-50397
In the shadow of a looming climate crisis, the modern age construction industry is evolving. The for implementing sustainable practices has never been greater and the potential role of the circular economy is front and centre. It can play a pivotal role in transforming the industry by promoting sustainable practices which emphasise the need to reduce consumption of natural resources. Re-using timb...
J R Williams
Timber circularity discussion: Waste hierarchy and prioritising reuse opportunities!
2024 - IRG/WP 24-50398
By following the waste hierarchy and prioritising reuse opportunities first before resorting to disposal in landfills, we can effectively sustainably manage timber resources. This approach helps to conserve natural resources, reduce energy consumption, minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize the overall environmental footprint associated with timber production and disposal. It also promote...
T Singh