Biological Durability of Cross-Laminated Timber— The State of Things

Kenneth E Udele; Jeffrey J Morrell; Arijit Sinha

doi:10.13073/FPJ-D-20-00076

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Biological Durability of Cross-Laminated Timber— The State of Things

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Biological Durability of Cross-Laminated Timber— The State of Things

Kenneth E Udele, Jeffrey J Morrell and Arijit Sinha

Forest Products Journal, Vol.71(2), pp.124-132

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13073/FPJ-D-20-00076

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Abstract

Architecture

wood laminates

timber

building components

roman civilization

cross laminating

mechanical properties

Seismic engineering

Cross laminated timber (CLT) is a mass timber product that is gaining popularity in construction within North America. CLT is made up of wood, a building material of biological origin. Therefore, these materials are at a risk of decay upon intrusion of moisture, a situation that could lead to loss of confidence in the material. Ensuring durability and optimum performance of building elements throughout their expected service life will require an understanding of the potential for decay and the possible consequences. This paper reviews the various possibilities of moisture intrusion in CLT, their potential effects on the physical and mechanical properties of CLT, and ultimately the associated biological decay risks. The paper concludes by enumerating variables that are critical and should be evaluated to completely understand decay in CLT panels, stemming from a thorough review of previous studies and methods used to evaluate decay in mass timber.

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Title: Biological Durability of Cross-Laminated Timber— The State of Things
Authors: Kenneth E Udele (Author) - Oregon State University
Jeffrey J Morrell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Arijit Sinha (Author) - Oregon State University
Publication details: Forest Products Journal, Vol.71(2), pp.124-132
Publisher: Forest Products Society
DOI: 10.13073/FPJ-D-20-00076
ISSN: 2376-9637
Organisation Unit: Forest Research Institute; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99586007402621
Output Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
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