The market for durable products using modified wood has increased substantially during the
last few years. This is partly because of the restriction on the use of toxic preservatives due …

The majority of timber products in outdoor use are exposed above ground, eg façades,
terrace decking, playground equipment, garden furniture, windows, balconies or carports. In …

The objective of this study was to investigate the electrical resistance and mold distribution
on a dry‐aged beef surface (crust) and to explore the use of these information as an …

Because of the advantages of using natural materials and industrial wastes in the
development of new value-added materials, this paper presents an attempt to use some of …

A large number of studies on the decay performance of wood in outdoor exposure have
been conducted in the past. However, no test methodology for wooden components …

A model has been developed aiming at the description of the effect of thermal modification
on the electrical conductivity of wood. The intention was to calculate the moisture content …

Thermal insulation of building envelopes has improved over the years. This means that
building envelope have become more susceptible to defects, with an increased risk of …

Wooden sills frequently become wet due to rain during construction. This study sought to
examine whether wooden sills and wooden studs can withstand short-term exposure to free …

Wood-cement composites were considered as substitutes for wood or asbestos cement. This
research is focused on the development, characterization, and durability of different wood …

Depuis quinze ans, on recommence à construire en bois, et notamment en bois lamellé-
collé (LC), pour répondre aux nouveaux challenges imposés par les problématiques de …