A system for continuous measurements and long-term recording of wood moisture content has been developed to be implemented in durability field tests. Based on the electrical resistance of wood measurements …
Standard laboratory resistance and efficacy tests for wood and wood-products require the use of obligatory test fungi and usually allow the use of further non-obligatory fungal species. These species are …
Wood modification is increasing the resistance against wood destroying fungi. The protective mechanism is most likely associated with its hydrophobic character and increased moisture performance, but still not fully understood. …
Various abiotic and biotic agents have a negative effect on the service life of materials used for bridge constructions. Corrosion of steel, carbonization of concrete and decay of timber are …
Moisture plays a key role in the enzymatic degradation of wood by decay fungi. Therefore, automated moisture content (MC) monitoring provides valuable information about the moisture-induced risk of decay and …
Service life of timber bridges is predominantly affected by the site-specific climatic conditions in terms of moisture and temperature over time, the overall design and the design of details. In …
