Modelling durability of wooden structures

Hannu Viitanen; Tomi Toratti

Modelling durability of wooden structures

Hannu Viitanen, Tomi Toratti

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

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Abstract

A model of wood decay has been developed that can be incorporated into a hygrothermal model of building physics. This enables the assessment of the effects of the various exposure conditions on the durability and service life of wood. It can also be used for the evaluation of structural choices (e.g., protection from driving rain, coatings, etc.) and other affecting parameters (e.g., geographical location and orientation) on the durability of wooden structures. Here, the wood decay model is used in conjunction with the climatic database ERA-40, which is based on weather observations in Europe. These studies provide new tools to evaluate the durability and service life of wooden parts, and a preliminary European map of wood decay vulnerability is produced. The effects of the projected climate change on wood decay may also be considered by this methodology.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2009 Wood and Fiber Product Seminar
Subtitle of host publication	VTT and USDA Joint Activity
Place of Publication	Espoo
Publisher	VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Pages	148-154
ISBN (Electronic)	978-951-38-7590-9
ISBN (Print)	978-951-38-7589-3
Publication status	Published - 2010
MoE publication type	A4 Article in a conference publication
Event	Wood and Fiber Product Seminar: VTT and USDA Joint Activity - Espoo, Finland Duration: 22 Sept 2009 → 23 Sept 2009

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Series	VTT Symposium
Number	263
ISSN	0357-9387

Seminar

Seminar	Wood and Fiber Product Seminar
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Espoo
Period	22/09/09 → 23/09/09

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