| Abstrakt: |
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), which is strong and durable, could be a good alternative to traditional building materials. But this product is often treated with fire-retardant materials to improve its flammability properties. Therefore, densification technology, which is a proven method capable of enhancing the mechanical performance of timber, was applied. Densification of low-density timber species has been proposed to enhance the mechanical properties, but its effect on the flammability properties remains uncertain. In this study, the flammability properties of CLT manufactured from densified laminas of Paraserianthes falcataria, a low-density timber species, were examined. The mass loss rate and charring rate of CLT with varying thicknesses (60, 36, 30, and 24 mm) manufactured from laminas densified with different compression ratios (40– 60%), were determined using open burning test. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the flammability properties of CLT and aid in the development of safer and more fire-resistant timber-based building materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
