Studies on dimensional stability, thermal degradation and termite resistant properties of bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) treated with thermosetting resins

Journal of Bamboo and Rattan

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 29-41

  Deka, M ^a   Das, P ^a   Saikia, C N ^a  

^a REGIONAL RESEARCH LABORATORY   (India)

Author keywords

Activation energy; Frequency factor; Modulus of elasticity; Modulus of rupture; Termite resistant capacity; Thermal degradation; Thermosetting resins

Indexed keywords

BAMBUSA; BAMBUSA TULDA; ISOPTERA; ODONTOTERMES;

EID: 0038349428     PISSN: 15691586     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/156915903321908549     Document Type: Article

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