Assessment of the durability and engineering properties of lesser-known hardwood timber species for use in marine and freshwater construction

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This collaborative research project between TRADA, the Environment Agency and HR Wallingford investigates the strength properties of five LUS - cupuiba, angelim, okan, tali and eveuss as an alternative to the frequently used Greenheart and Ekki.

In addition, this research report identifies marine borer and abrasion resistance of a range of candidate species.

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Stage 1: Selection of the 'long list' of candidate timbers
  • Sample selection and validation of timbers on the long list
  • Stage 2: Laboratory screening trial to determine resistance to attack by gribble
  • Stage 2: Laboratory screening trial to determine resistance to abrasion
  • Stage 2: Marine exposure trial to determine resistance to shipworm
  • Stage 3: Determination of the strength properties of five species of timber
  • Discussion
  • Conclusions and recommendations

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