Bajwa, Sreekala G. and Bajwa, Dilpreet S. and Anthony, Alexander S. (2009) Effect of Laboratory Aging on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood-Polymer Composites. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 22 (2). pp. 227-243. ISSN 0892-7057 http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20090922-140443216
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Abstract
The long-term performance of wood-polymer composites (WPC) under severe weather conditions is not well known. This study evaluates the changes in physical and mechanical properties of three commercially available WPC and treated southern yellow pine (SYP) under a modified 6-cycle accelerated aging process. The accelerated aging causes warping, splitting, discoloration, and significant changes in physical and mechanical properties of SYP. The compressive and flexural strength of the WPCs show negligible changes whereas stiffness, hardness, and screw withdrawal force show considerable deterioration and some recovery during accelerated aging. The composition and manufacturing process influence the performance of WPC under accelerated aging.
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| Additional Information: | © 2009 Sage Publications. |
| Subject Keywords: | wood-polymer composites; accelerated aging; physical properties; mechanical properties |
| Record Number: | CaltechAUTHORS:20090922-140443216 |
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| ID Code: | 15996 |
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| Deposited By: | Tony Diaz |
| Deposited On: | 28 Sep 2009 22:24 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Dec 2012 11:24 |
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