Masters Theses
A process for impregnation of wood with polystyrene and evaluation of mechanical properties and environmental stability of the impregnated wood
Abstract
"This research was focused on recovery and reutilization of scrap polystyrene in wood preservation. The experimental studies were at developing and optimizing an effective methodology for infusing polystyrene and methyl soyate in wood. Such infusion was expected to retard water penetration and retention in the treated wood. Potential reduction of termite infestation and fungal growth on the treated wood were also examined. The effect of methyl soyate - polystyrene treatment on the mechanical properties of the wood was also examined."--Introduction, page 13.
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Summer 2004
Pagination
x, 83 pages
Rights
© 2004 Ammar Mohammed Canteenwala, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Citation
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
PolystyreneWaste products as building materialsWood -- Preservation -- ResearchRecycled products
Thesis Number
T 8618
Print OCLC #
58544213
Recommended Citation
Canteenwala, Ammar Mohammed, "A process for impregnation of wood with polystyrene and evaluation of mechanical properties and environmental stability of the impregnated wood" (2004). Masters Theses. 2657.
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