The effect of mechanical treatment of beech wood surface on quality
of surface finish

Slabejová, Gabriela; Šmidriaková, Mária

doi:10.5604/01.3001.0013.7744

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“…A significant influence of the coating film thickness (resulting from 1, 2, 3 layers of three different clear finishing materials) on the gloss and light induced colour changes of beech light plywood surfaces was reported. Increased light-induced colour changes resulted for thicker polyurethane films, while a slight protective effect was obtained for thicker hard wax films (Slabejová G. and Šmidriaková M. 2022).…”

Section: An Investigation Of the Influence Of Coating Film Thickness ...mentioning

confidence: 93%

11th Hardwood Conference Proceedings

2024

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Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is the most widespread non-native tree species in Europe and has had a significant impact on the Central European landscape and forestry. The black locust has many exceptional characteristics that represent considerable potential for use by man. The climate shift in recent decades in Central Europe could further strengthen the importance of this tree species. However, there are also risks arising from the invasiveness of the black locust. Like Hungary, Czechia has had many years of experience with this tree species. Still, the current approach between these two countries, particularly in conventional forestry, differs. This paper attempts to summarise how the management of Robinia and its stands is viewed in Czechia, where the common forestry utilization of black locust is currently not considered due to its invasiveness. The reason for a more reserved forestry attitude in Czechia can be associated with the relatively frequent stem deformities of Robinia stands, which are often attributed to frost. However, the frost deformities and low stem-form quality of some Robinia stands do not affect their vigour and potential to invade adjacent habitats. It often takes considerable effort to remove black locust, especially where the spreading of Robinia threatens valuable adjacent ecosystems. On the other hand, there is great potential for the use of Robinia in Czechia. It can be found in controlled energy crops, fast-growing plantations (lignicultures), some land reclamation projects or urban greenery. Robinia can also be grown in small stands or in groups of trees surrounded by arable land that does not allow the tree to spontaneously spread. Regarding the production plantations of Robinia, the Hungarian experience and breeding program can be very inspiring for Czechia. Generally, there is a move towards 'site-specific management', but with a strong emphasis on the precautionary principle. Finding and then consistently applying a balanced approach to black locust management that not only allows for the potential but also respects the risks of Robiniait is currently a key challenge for Czech forestry, landscape and nature conservation.

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Section: An Investigation Of the Influence Of Coating Film Thickness ...mentioning

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“…The lower amount of moisture increases the smoothness of the surface, which seems to be important in the case of thin paint coatings. In addition, the use of several layers of the coating increases the surface smoothness, which may translate into increased light reflection and increased gloss value, as demonstrated on beech wood in research conducted by Slabejová et al [73].…”

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Influence of Thermal Modification in Nitrogen Atmosphere on Physical and Technological Properties of European Wood Species with Different Structural Features

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The wood of five European species: black poplar (Populus nigra L.), European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.), European oak (Quercus robur L.), and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) was subjected to thermal modification in nitrogen atmosphere at 190 °C during 6 h. Native and modified wood was varnished and oiled in industrial conditions. Thermally modified (TM) wood was characterized by a greater absorption of varnish and oil when applying the first layer to the surface, which finally resulted in higher application values compared to native wood. In particular, after varnishing, there was a significant increase in gloss and radical change of colour. Regardless of the wood species, finishing process (varnishing, oiling), the ΔE values were close to or higher than 6, which proves high colour changes. Modified poplar, ash, and oak after varnishing had a different colour (ΔE higher than 12). The surface colour changes as a result of UV photoaging was individual, depending on the wood species and the method of finishing. In the case of the thickness of varnish coatings, the wood structure was important, i.e., on ring-porous hardwood and softwood they were thicker. In the case of wood species with a lower density, i.e., black poplar and pine, the thermal modification in nitrogen atmosphere process did not reduce the resistance of the varnish coat, and in the case of species with a higher density (oak, ash, beech) it decreased by one level. Thermal modification reduced the Brinell hardness of wood with wide rays (oak and beech) by 11%. The applied process of surface finishing by double varnishing or oiling did not significantly change the hardness of tested wood.

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