What makes wood strong, flexible and useful?

On 21 October, Wood material structure and properties will explore wood’s physical and mechanical characteristics, including density, grain and structural performance.

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How does 42-year-old reclaimed Greek juniper compare with fresh wood?
A preliminary study examines strength, defects & SEM observations, highlighting potential engineering trends—and key limitations.

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🌲 Deep learning is advancing wood surface inspection!

This review covers advances from 2021–2025 in defect classification, detection & segmentation, datasets, metrics, challenges, & future research directions.

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How do CO₂ laser settings affect wood surfaces?

🔬 Speed, power, and grain direction changed surface roughness and color in Scots pine and Eastern beech.

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❄️New #BioResJournal research shows 2D digital image correlation accurately tracks deformation in fir/oak/beech after liquid nitrogen treatment. DIC closely matched conventional measurements, offering a reliable non-contact method for wood mechanics.
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