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Enhancing the durability of low durability Eucalyptus plantation species: A review of strategies
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Wood, KC and Morrell, JJ and Leggate, W, Enhancing the durability of low durability Eucalyptus plantation species: A review of strategies, Proceedings IRG Annual Meeting 2020, 10 - 11 June 2020, online, pp. 1-19. ISSN 2000-8953 (2020) [Non Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
Eucalyptus species native to Australia have shown excellent growth rates, good physical properties and resistance to diseases. As a result, they are widely planted globally for a variety of uses. One negative aspect of many of these faster growing species is that they have a high percentage of low durability heartwood that resists preservative treatment. In Australia, large plantations of these species were established near the end of the 20th Century, primarily for paper production. However, shifting priorities have encouraged a re-examination of possible uses for these materials. Shining gum (Eucalyptus nitens) is an important plantation species in Tasmania. Among the possible uses for this species are those requiring enhanced durability. This paper reviews the options for enhancing the durability of Shining gum heartwood for structural and appearance product applications in both interior and exterior exposures.
Item Details
Item Type: | Non Refereed Conference Paper |
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Keywords: | durability, Eucalyptus nitens, Tasmanian plantation hardwood, treatment, thermal modification, Shining gum, durability, heartwood, refractory, incising, permeability |
Research Division: | Built Environment and Design |
Research Group: | Architecture |
Research Field: | Architectural science and technology |
Objective Division: | Construction |
Objective Group: | Construction materials performance and processes |
Objective Field: | Timber materials |
UTAS Author: | Wood, KC (Dr Kyra Wood) |
ID Code: | 148305 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Deposited By: | Architecture and Design |
Deposited On: | 2021-12-17 |
Last Modified: | 2021-12-20 |
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