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Information Paper 8/84 Ageing of wood adhesives - loss in strength with time
Publication Year
1984
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Gives the results of long term tests carried out at the Princes Risborough Laboratory which quantify strength reductions in wood adhesives over a period of 40 years for unstressed material and over 27 years for stressed joints. Implications for glued structures are considered.
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Author
Rodwell, D. F. G.
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