G. C. Ajuziogu

Assessment of Hydraulic Conductivity of Some Nigerian Hardwood Timbers to Four Timber Treatment Chemicals through Quantitative Anatomical Studies

G. C. Ajuziogu, R. C. Njokuocha, N. M. Eze, I. E. Ngele, G. N. Ogbuagu & E. O. Ojua · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aim: Hydraulic conductivity following the Hagen-Poiseuille Law is a quantitative approach to determine the treatability of wood by chemicals. The hydraulic conductivities of the ten selected Nigerian hardwood timber species to four wood treatment chemicals were estimated, using H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i630235

Determination of Swelling and Dimensional Stability of Some Nigerian Timber Species

G. C. Ajuziogu, A. N. Amujiri, E. U. Njoku, C. B. Ozokolie & E. O. Ojua · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2020

Aim: The absorption of moisture and dimensional distortion are the major shortcomings of wood utilization as building and furniture materials. This study was aimed at determining the moisture content, swelling ability and dimension stability of five selected timber species. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i130177