Journal article
Effect of fungal attack on maximum load capacity of simulated wall assemblies
Wood and Fiber Science, Vol.41(1), pp.22-27
2009
Abstract
The effects of moisture intrusion and fungal attack on the maximum load capacity of nailed assemblies was investigated using one white- and one brown-rot fungus against four material combinations over a 35-wk period. Wetting significantly reduced the maximum load capacity of all four material combinations, whereas wetting and autoclaving only affected the oriented strandboard (OSB) sheathing/spruce stud assembly. The white-rot fungus (Trametes versicolor) had no significant effect on the maximum load, whereas the brown-rot fungus (Gloeophyllum trabeum) produced significant load reductions on shear connector assemblies with OSB sheathing. Results indicate that moisture remains the dominant initial factor in the performance when water intrudes into wall assemblies.
Details
- Title
- Effect of fungal attack on maximum load capacity of simulated wall assemblies
- Authors
- Neil Melencion (Author) - Mississippi State UniversityJeffrey J Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University
- Publication details
- Wood and Fiber Science, Vol.41(1), pp.22-27
- Publisher
- Society of Wood Science and Technology
- Date published
- 2009
- ISSN
- 0735-6161; 0735-6161
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513751902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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