Non-destructive evaluation techniques and what they tell us about wood property variation
To maximize utilization of our forest resources, detailed knowledge of wood property
variation and the impacts this has on end-product performance is required at multiple scales …
variation and the impacts this has on end-product performance is required at multiple scales …
Scientific merits and analytical challenges of tree‐ring densitometry
X‐ray microdensitometry on annually resolved tree‐ring samples has gained an exceptional
position in last‐millennium paleoclimatology through the maximum latewood density (MXD) …
position in last‐millennium paleoclimatology through the maximum latewood density (MXD) …
Recent micro-CT scanner developments at UGCT
M Dierick, D Van Loo, B Masschaele… - Nuclear Instruments and …, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper describes two X-ray micro-CT scanners which were recently developed to extend
the experimental possibilities of microtomography research at the Centre for X-ray …
the experimental possibilities of microtomography research at the Centre for X-ray …
Beyond what meets the eye: Imaging and imagining wood mechanical–structural properties
Wood presents a hierarchical structure, containing features at all length scales: from the
tracheids or vessels that make up its cellular structure, through to the microfibrils within the …
tracheids or vessels that make up its cellular structure, through to the microfibrils within the …
Chemical compositions of natural fibres
The use of bio-based materials within construction is seen as a means of improving
sustainability within our built environment. Whilst historically, some of these materials have …
sustainability within our built environment. Whilst historically, some of these materials have …
Three-dimensional analysis of high-resolution X-ray computed tomography data with Morpho+
L Brabant, J Vlassenbroeck, Y De Witte… - Microscopy and …, 2011 - cambridge.org
Three-dimensional (3D) analysis is an essential tool to obtain quantitative results from 3D
datasets. Considerable progress has been made in 3D imaging techniques, resulting in a …
datasets. Considerable progress has been made in 3D imaging techniques, resulting in a …
The impact of xylem geometry on olive cultivar resistance to Xylella fastidiosa: An image‐based study
NC Walker, SM White, D McKay Fletcher… - Plant …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Xylella fastidiosa is a xylem‐limited plant pathogen infecting many crops globally and is the
cause of the recent olive disease epidemic in Italy. One strategy proposed to mitigate losses …
cause of the recent olive disease epidemic in Italy. One strategy proposed to mitigate losses …
Exploring wood anatomy, density and chemistry profiles to understand the tree-ring formation in Amazonian tree species
DRO Rodriguez, A Hevia, R Sánchez-Salguero… - …, 2022 - Elsevier
Long-term analysis of tree growth using annual tree rings is increasingly in demand for
tropical tree species. The basis of these studies has traditionally been the anatomical …
tropical tree species. The basis of these studies has traditionally been the anatomical …
Influence of the grain orientation of wood upon its sound absorption properties
The purpose of the study was to analyze the influence of the quality class and the orthotropy
of wood upon the sound absorption coefficient, the reflection and the impedance ratio of two …
of wood upon the sound absorption coefficient, the reflection and the impedance ratio of two …
The growth ring concept: seeking a broader and unambiguous approach covering tropical species
MS Silva, LS Funch, LB da Silva - Biological Reviews, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The concept of growth rings is little discussed in the literature and their treatment remains
somewhat confusing in terms of the diversity of structures described. This situation has a …
somewhat confusing in terms of the diversity of structures described. This situation has a …