Simplified environmental analysis of the long-term performance of wood cladding and decking
(2023) 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Timber for a Livable Future, WCTE 2023 In 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023 1. p.549-557- Abstract
The performance of timber in exposed environments is affected by several biotic and abiotic factors. For timber cladding and decking, two important aspects include reduced structural performance due to fungal decay and aesthetical changes resulting from superficial effects such as photodegradation and moulds. Predicting the long-term performance of timber is important because it enables rational material (species and treatment) and design (detailing) choices and reduce the risks of unexpected repairs and premature replacement of timber products. In this paper, we use available data on material performance in conjunction with environmental analysis to model, in a simplified way, (1) the time until onset of fungal decay and (2) the... (More)
The performance of timber in exposed environments is affected by several biotic and abiotic factors. For timber cladding and decking, two important aspects include reduced structural performance due to fungal decay and aesthetical changes resulting from superficial effects such as photodegradation and moulds. Predicting the long-term performance of timber is important because it enables rational material (species and treatment) and design (detailing) choices and reduce the risks of unexpected repairs and premature replacement of timber products. In this paper, we use available data on material performance in conjunction with environmental analysis to model, in a simplified way, (1) the time until onset of fungal decay and (2) the long-term aesthetical appearance of timber facades and decking. The results demonstrate how the analysis canbe used on a detailed geometry where wooden boards were modelled as separate objects and the choice of material affects the outcome. Several steps needing further development were identified, including a dose model linking microclimate to colour change and a better model for predicting moisture content. The study is part of a long-term effort to make holistic performance-based assessment of wood available for public use through easy-to-use procedures and accessible open-source software.
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- author
- Niklewski, Jonas LU ; Sandak, Jakub ; van Niekerk, Philip Bester ; Brischke, Christian ; Acquah, Richard and Sandak, Anna
- organization
- publishing date
- 2023
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Aesthetics, Durability, Fungal decay, Long-term performance, Material database, Wood
- host publication
- 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023
- series title
- 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023
- editor
- Nyrud, A. Q. and Malo, K.A.
- volume
- 1
- pages
- 9 pages
- publisher
- World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)
- conference name
- 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering: Timber for a Livable Future, WCTE 2023
- conference location
- Oslo, Norway
- conference dates
- 2023-06-19 - 2023-06-22
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85168881830
- ISBN
- 9781713873273
- 9781713873297
- DOI
- 10.52202/069179-0075
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 516a3e29-9506-466f-a7cf-8873dbf19dc7
- date added to LUP
- 2023-08-15 15:47:31
- date last changed
- 2024-04-19 00:44:32
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author = {{Niklewski, Jonas and Sandak, Jakub and van Niekerk, Philip Bester and Brischke, Christian and Acquah, Richard and Sandak, Anna}},
booktitle = {{13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023}},
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keywords = {{Aesthetics; Durability; Fungal decay; Long-term performance; Material database; Wood}},
language = {{eng}},
pages = {{549--557}},
publisher = {{World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE)}},
series = {{13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023}},
title = {{Simplified environmental analysis of the long-term performance of wood cladding and decking}},
url = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.52202/069179-0075}},
doi = {{10.52202/069179-0075}},
volume = {{1}},
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