Failure Analysis of Wood and Wood-Based Products [Hardcover]

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PRACTICAL, PROVEN METHODS FOR WOOD FAILURE ANALYSIS

Written by an expert in the field, this authoritative resource presents tested techniques for conducting in-depth, professional investigations of failures involving wood and wood-based products. The book offers a detailed look at the various causes of damage to wood, includingmaterial characteristics, design and conditions of use,and chemical influences.

State-of-the-art forensic analysis methods such as tracking of relevant features, physical and chemical analysis, and microscopy are provided. This comprehensive guide shows you how to conduct efficient, costeffective,and reproducible wood failure investigations on site and inthe laboratory and deliver accurate findings and conclusions.

Failure Analysis of Wood and Wood-Based Productscovers:

• Investigation strategy
• Methods of investigation
• Interpretation of features and distributions
• Examples of failures

1 Preface2 Principles of failure analysis2.1 Avoiding mistakes2.2 Sampling2.3 Differential findings2.3.1 Patterns2.3.2 Time of appearance2.3.3 Organizational hints2.3.4 Comparison with common materials3 Failure characteristics3.1 Cracks3.1.1 Cracks in MDF edges3.1.2 Cracks in solid wood3.2 Delamination3.2.1 Adhesives3.2.2 Coatings3.3 Surface defects3.3.1 Discoloration3.3.2 Maceration3.4 Deformation4 Causes for failures4.1 Solid wood4.1.1 Fiber deviations4.1.2 Slip planes4.1.3 Extractives4.2 Wood composites4.2.1 Delamination of coatings4.2.2 Large particles/holes in the surface layer4.2.3 Veneer cracks4.3 Bonding4.3.1 Glue thickness/pressure4.3.2 Unpressed glue beads4.3.3 Adhesive bleeding4.4 Coating4.4.1 Coating thickness4.4.2 Microfoam4.4.3 Surl$