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Comparison of Seasoning Defects due to Different Kilns and Kiln Schedules for Teak

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dc.contributor.author Arachchi, C.M.E.
dc.contributor.author Amarasekara, H.S.
dc.date.accessioned 2018-12-21T03:43:29Z
dc.date.available 2018-12-21T03:43:29Z
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.identifier.citation Arachchi, C.M.E., Amarasekara, H.S., (2017)."Comparison of Seasoning Defects due to Different Kilns and Kiln Schedules for Teak",Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2017 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7871
dc.description.abstract attached en_US
dc.description.abstract Timber is one of the major construction material in Sri Lanka and timber seasoning is a common practice for achieving dimensional stability. The industry uses timber for interior and exterior joinery work such as doors, windows, door and window frames and panelling. However, forming seasoning defects is a common issue which prevalent in this industry. Therefore this study is conducted to identify defects caused by seasoning for teak timber and to find out solutions. For this reason, there different kilns located in Biyagama, Horana and Kottawa, operated under different schedules were selected. The impacts of three schedules were tested using teak planks. Kiln temperature and moisture content were measured for the entire seasoning period. Cupping, twisting and end cracking were measured as defects. Moreover, prong test was also conducted to determine the stress condition of the dried wood samples. Among the selected kilns, only one was maintained under the operating parameters recommended by the kiln manufacturer. The results revealed that the kiln which was programmed to regulate temperature produced the least amount of defects. However, moisture content was not programed for any of the kilns. Therefore it can be concluded that temperature has more impacted on causing defects on timber drying in the seasoning period. Therefore it is essential to regulate the temperature as per with kiln schedule.
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject Construction industry en_US
dc.subject Timber identification en_US
dc.subject Seasoning issues en_US
dc.subject Kiln drying en_US
dc.title Comparison of Seasoning Defects due to Different Kilns and Kiln Schedules for Teak en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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