Primary goal
The project aims to continue durability assessment and maintenance of the Centre’s large-scale collaborative field trial, initially on an annual basis. Assessments will include conventional probing to measure the effects of bio-degradation in test samples, in addition (where appropriate) to static and non-destructive testing (NDT) to measure the mechanical properties of beams. Other established tests will be assessed periodically (ie every 3 years). In addition to data analysis, reporting of product durability performance and analysing relationships between test methods and sites, the proposed project will also use 3D imaging technology to investigate the progress of decay in various stages and in different product types.
Key benefits
- Long-term assessment data from this project will be utilised in the service life prediction models for solid wood and engineered wood products and underpin optimum maintenance planning for timber assets.
Key outcomes to date
- Assessments of all samples were carried out in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025 (May).
- The data provide information about how various products are performing in Australian environment.
- The data from the NCTDDL and L-joint trials will contribute to the service life prediction model project (project 1), including updating decay hazard maps.
Progress
This project commenced in 2022 and will finish by 2026.
Project partners
Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government
Sustainable Development Goals
This project works towards these UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production