The importance of characterisation and sampling of tropical wood species with regard to strength and durability classification

Strength class assignments and durability class assignments of wood species to be used in structures are necessary to make it possible for the engineer to design safe and durable timber structures. As a result of sustainable managed forests, more tropical wood species with relative small batch size, are coming on the market. In Europe, strength...

Classification and sampling of tropical wood species for strength and durability assignments

End-of-life wood quality of mooring poles