Abstract
An empirical model for wood decay development
which can be incorporated into a hygrothermal model of
building physics is presented. The model is applied to the
ERA-40 reanalysis data, based on six-hour weather observations
in Europe, to estimate wood decay in different parts
of Europe. These studies provide new tools for evaluating
the durability and service life of wooden products and a preliminary
European wood decay risk level map. The effects
of the projected climate change on wood decay may also be
considered by this methodology.
which can be incorporated into a hygrothermal model of
building physics is presented. The model is applied to the
ERA-40 reanalysis data, based on six-hour weather observations
in Europe, to estimate wood decay in different parts
of Europe. These studies provide new tools for evaluating
the durability and service life of wooden products and a preliminary
European wood decay risk level map. The effects
of the projected climate change on wood decay may also be
considered by this methodology.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 3 |
| Journal | European Journal of Wood and Wood Industries (Print) |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 303-313 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISSN | 0018-3768 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |