A method of detecting whether the delignification of tile battens is a structural defect
Delignification is the gradual degradation of the natural adhesive (lignin) between wood fibres. Despite its prevalence in (usually older) timber roof battens supporting terracotta roof tiles, limited research exists on its impact on the long-term structural performance of timber roof members. In th...
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| Format: | Conference Paper |
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2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/97887 |