The Effect of Elevated Temperature on Bending Properties of Normal Wood inside Chinese Larch Wood during Fire Events

Timber is used extensively in construction. Therefore, it is important to characterize the response of wood when exposed to elevated temperatures for a sustained period of time. In fire-resistant designs for timber structures, the main goal is to assess in-fire and post-fire structural integrity. Th...

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Main Authors: Yong Zhong, Haibin Zhou, Liulai Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2015-03-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_2_2926_Zhong_Elevated_Temperature_Bending_Properties