Performance Testing of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 May 2026) | Viewed by 993
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wood
Interests: wood
Interests: wood; forest
Interests: mechanical engineering; finite element analysismathematical modeling; Engineering Thermodynamics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wood and wood-based materials are part of our daily lives at home and at work, and items made from wood surround us to varying degrees; whether we notice them or not, they contribute to our comfort when they function/perform well.
To perform well, the mechanical and chemical properties of these materials should be at their peak, capable of effortlessly withstanding everyday stresses. Whether their durability is natural or enhanced by various physical, chemical, or combined methods, such as increased adhesion, improved construction, or better water resistance, we needed to test these properties or improvements to verify the quality of the end products.
Performance testing for these materials or products involves assessing their appearance, physical and mechanical properties, as well as their durability using various standardised tests. Performance and/or durability tests include various energetic or chemical examinations that can alter the surface appearance or affect the physical properties of wood and wood-based materials, ensuring they remain unchanged. These include diverse tests involving combinations with other materials present in products, such as surface protection tests, adhesive joint tests, or fastener holding tests. There are also drilling resistance tests and other penetration tests that assess internal properties like density or the decay status of the wood. Non-destructive testing methods, such as vibrational analysis, X-ray imaging, or other forms of energetic transmission testing, are employed to evaluate materials without causing significant damage.
This Special Issue seeks to cover all test methods that can improve assessments of the performance of wood and wood-based materials. Gathering together the latest research on these methods will enhance understanding of wood and wood-based material performance and the accuracy of such tests.
We aim to compile the performance testing results of wood and wood-based materials into a comprehensive collection.
Dr. Goran Mihulja
Dr. Tomislav Sedlar
Dr. Murco Obucina
Dr. Chandan Kumar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wood drying/seasoning
- wood processing
- wood protection
- performance testing
- wood and wood composites
- nondestructive testing of wood
- engineered wood products
- treatment and durability
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