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Timber modification by radio wave technology

 Timber modification by radio wave technology
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Presented at IABSE Congress: The Evolving Metropolis, New York, NY, USA, 4-6 September 2019, published in , pp. 1912-1916
DOI: 10.2749/newyork.2019.1912
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The following paper describes how radio wave thermal modification at temperatures above 160°C can improve the durability of timber. It also broadens possible applications in areas where the timber ...
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Author(s):
Medium: conference paper
Language(s): English
Conference: IABSE Congress: The Evolving Metropolis, New York, NY, USA, 4-6 September 2019
Published in:
Page(s): 1912-1916 Total no. of pages: 5
Page(s): 1912-1916
Total no. of pages: 5
DOI: 10.2749/newyork.2019.1912
Abstract:

The following paper describes how radio wave thermal modification at temperatures above 160°C can improve the durability of timber. It also broadens possible applications in areas where the timber decays faster under natural conditions. During the process, cellulose areas are modified to absorb less water. The treated timber is more resistant to decaying fungi. The heat required for this process is generated by polarization at a molecular level, similar to a microwave oven. However, the frequency of the radio and microwaves are different. (The frequency of radio and microwave are 13.56MHz and 2.45GHz respectively.) Radio waves have an advantage of higher permeability by several meters whereas microwaves can only heat a few centimeters. It is also possible to generate temperatures greater than 100°C, due to the frequency of radio waves polarizing water molecules and achieving ionic polarization. Therefore, it is possible to heat dry materials. The modified timber samples are analyzed for mechanical und hygric properties. The results show a positive influence on hydrologic properties by improving durability.

Keywords:
thermally modified timber timber preservation Radio wave technology