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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Boughton, G., Lacey, Andrew, Chen, Wensu, Webster, G.
Format: Conference Paper
Published: 2024
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/97887