The effect of fungicidal components in wood has been known for ages, yet there is no
method to assess the impact of such components on the durability of a wood species, as …

Pterocarpus erinaceus, sourced from natural stands, is famed for producing naturally
durable heartwood for several outdoor wood products, which has contributed to …

Abstract The African rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) is an endemic timber across West
Africa. However, its lumber is extremely exploited and threateneddue toits high performance …

ABSTRACT In countries like Costa Rica, there is an interest in developing wooden trusses in
a versatile and light way. However, there is a key aspect in the behavior of truss connections …

Branch wood is being promoted as supplement to stem wood but its natural durability is
scarcely studied. This study compared the biological durability of branch wood of …

Anatomical features that underlie tree functions in E. angolense and E. cylindricum were
investigated in this study. Mechanical, hydraulic and storage functions, including their …

Rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus) timber is highly sought-after for furniture and building
purposes due to its qualitative properties including durability. It coppices easily, which offers …

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a suitable technique for characterizing many materials,
including wood, and has been used to predict several wood properties. However, existing …

Branch wood is being promoted as supplement to stem wood but its natural durability is
scarcely studied. This study compared the biological durability of branch wood of …

Thermal modification of wood is known as an effective and environmentally friendly method
to improve the dimensional stability and durability of wood without using chemicals …