Characterization of the Mechanical Performance in Compression Perpendicular to the Grain of Insect-Deteriorated Timber

Among biological agents, insect attacks may cause severe degradation of timber structures in the service life of buildings which leads to lower mechanical performance and, thus, maintenance problems over time. Additionally, compression perpendicular to the grain always features a weak spot with resp...

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Main Authors: Maxime Verbist, Jorge M. Branco, Lina Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/10/1/14