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These manuals are backing document to the Timber Service Life design guide that is available on WoodSolutions, click here to view. The vision for developing durability design procedures fo…
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Australian energy distribution authorities may face a shortage of timber suitable for power distribution poles. This ongoing three-year research project is looking at potential replace…
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It is crucial that new H3 (for external above ground use) timber preservative products are reliable and have proven results; however, the laboratory and field tests that measure performanc…
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Over eight years this research measured a window exposure trial designed to assess the efficacy of various wood preservatives and treatment schedules for ash eucalypts, in comparison to li…
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This study conducted a final inspection of the in-ground natural durability field trial at five sites in Australia. In 1968-69, 77 timber species were installed. The best performing timber…
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This project investigated the impact of glycerol application, during the early stages of drying, to reduce the incidence of surface checks in Australian hardwood timbers. The project show…
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The objectives of this research are as follows: To design and construct microwave applicators suitable for timber modification Establish optimum parameters for MW timber modification De…