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View article: AHL quorum sensing regulates T6SS and volatiles production in rice root-colonizing <i>Enterobacter asburiae</i> AG129
AHL quorum sensing regulates T6SS and volatiles production in rice root-colonizing <i>Enterobacter asburiae</i> AG129 Open
Pseudomonadota (formerly Proteobacteria) commonly use a contact independent cell-cell communication system known as quorum sensing (QS) mediated by N-acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) signal molecules. The canonical AHL QS system involves a lu…
View article: Global state of knowledge on human-induced sound and vibration events: defining future research directions for mass timber products
Global state of knowledge on human-induced sound and vibration events: defining future research directions for mass timber products Open
Despite the rise in mass timber buildings globally, challenges remain with timber’s limitations in low-frequency sound and vibration. This is due to timber’s lower density compared to concrete and steel, leading to natural frequencies more…
View article: Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Some Novel Benzthiazole Containing 4H-Chromene-4-one Derivatives
Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Some Novel Benzthiazole Containing 4H-Chromene-4-one Derivatives Open
Background: Chromene derivatives are gaining attention in the pharmaceutical industry, while substituted benzothiazole derivatives have shown potential in various therapeutic areas, including anti-ulcer, anti-hypertensive, anti-viral, anti…
View article: A hazard map for surface splits in outdoor undercover unfinished glued-laminated timber
A hazard map for surface splits in outdoor undercover unfinished glued-laminated timber Open
View article: Comparison of Non-Destructive Tools for Measuring MOE of Southern Pine Trees
Comparison of Non-Destructive Tools for Measuring MOE of Southern Pine Trees Open
Various non-destructive technologies have been employed to assess log quality, facilitating informed decision regarding sorting, segregation and processing decisions. However, there is a lack of comprehensive comparative evaluations of non…
View article: Strengthening lightweight long-span timber floors: A study on vibration performance and human perception
Strengthening lightweight long-span timber floors: A study on vibration performance and human perception Open
Floor vibration is a common serviceability issue in low-rise commercial buildings across Australia with lightweight long-span timber floors (LSTFs). In the absence of validated dynamic properties, calibrated numerical models, analytical re…
View article: Understanding the adhesion performance of glued laminated timber manufactured with Australian softwood and high-density hardwood species
Understanding the adhesion performance of glued laminated timber manufactured with Australian softwood and high-density hardwood species Open
To be commercialised, glued laminated timber must typically conform to a strict bond integrity assessment. While the associated testing protocols vary slightly from standard to standard, the general method consists of a series of swelling …
View article: Investigation of heat transfer in timber boards and a simulated wall section to eliminate colonies of the west Indian drywood termite, <scp><i>Cryptotermes brevis</i></scp> (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae)
Investigation of heat transfer in timber boards and a simulated wall section to eliminate colonies of the west Indian drywood termite, <span><i>Cryptotermes brevis</i></span> (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae) Open
Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae) is one of the most destructive drywood termites that attack moisture‐protected timber in service. Heat treatment has been studied to control these termites, but the low thermal condu…
View article: Sorghum rhizosphere bacteriome studies to pinpoint, isolate and assess plant beneficial bacteria
Sorghum rhizosphere bacteriome studies to pinpoint, isolate and assess plant beneficial bacteria Open
Background In the intricate relationship between plants and microorganisms, plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) play a vital role in the rhizosphere. This study focuses on designing synthetic bacterial consortia using key bacterial stra…
View article: Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood
Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood Open
With the ongoing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly construction, there is a rising demand for high-strength and high-stiffness engineered wood products. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for the Australia’s hardw…
View article: Understanding the Adhesion Performance of Glued Laminated Timber Manufactured with Australian Softwood and High-Density Hardwood Species
Understanding the Adhesion Performance of Glued Laminated Timber Manufactured with Australian Softwood and High-Density Hardwood Species Open
To be commercialised, glued laminated timber must typically conform to a strict bond integrity assessment. While the associated testing protocols vary slightly from country to country, the general method consists of a series of swelling (w…
View article: Comprehensive Analysis of Glulam Delamination Though Finite Element Modelling Incorporating Physical and Mechanical Properties: A Case Study Using High Density Hardwood
Comprehensive Analysis of Glulam Delamination Though Finite Element Modelling Incorporating Physical and Mechanical Properties: A Case Study Using High Density Hardwood Open
With the ongoing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly construction, there is a rising demand for high-strength and high-stiffness engineered wood products. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for the Australia's hardw…
View article: Predicting Wood Density Using Resistance Drilling: The Effect of Instrument and Operator
Predicting Wood Density Using Resistance Drilling: The Effect of Instrument and Operator Open
The IML PD series Resi is an instrument designed to measure the drilling resistance of wood. Use of the IML PD series Resi instrument is rapidly becoming a routine method among Australian forest plantation growers for wood quality assessme…
View article: Sorghum Rhizosphere Bacteriome Studies to Pinpoint, Isolate and Assess Plant Beneficial Bacteria
Sorghum Rhizosphere Bacteriome Studies to Pinpoint, Isolate and Assess Plant Beneficial Bacteria Open
View article: Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines)
Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines) Open
This study aims to measure the fracture properties, including crack initiation and propagation, of Australia’s native forest grown spotted gum ([SPG], Corymbia citriodora ) sawn timber and associated adhesive bonds at different moisture co…
View article: Pragmatic Comparison Analysis of Alternative Option Pricing Models
Pragmatic Comparison Analysis of Alternative Option Pricing Models Open
In this paper, we price European Call three different option pricing models, where the volatility is dynamically changing i.e. non constant. In stochastic volatility (SV) models for option pricing a closed form approximation technique is u…
View article: Comparative analysis of effect of in-situ moisture conservation technique through tractor operated check basin former over conventional flatbed method in sandy loam soils
Comparative analysis of effect of in-situ moisture conservation technique through tractor operated check basin former over conventional flatbed method in sandy loam soils Open
A feasibility testing of tractor operated check basin former was carried out at Instructional farm, CTAE, MPUAT, Udaipur, aiming to form check basins of size 6 x 2 m for in situ moisture conservation. The machine was evaluated for the chec…
View article: Mechanical Performance and Bond Integrity of Finger Jointed High-Density Sub-Tropical Hardwoods for Residential Decking
Mechanical Performance and Bond Integrity of Finger Jointed High-Density Sub-Tropical Hardwoods for Residential Decking Open
Finger jointing has long been a method of extending the longitudinal span of short-length timber pieces through a tooth-like profile of a nominated length and bonded with adhesive. With the high-density hardwood resource in the sub-tropics…
View article: Investigating Factors Influencing Rolling Shear Performance of Australian CLT Feedstock
Investigating Factors Influencing Rolling Shear Performance of Australian CLT Feedstock Open
This paper presents an investigation on the influence of various factors on rolling shear (RS) properties of timber feedstock for cross laminated timber (CLT) available from Australian plantation forest resources. Comparison of RS properti…
View article: DESIGN OF LONG-SPAN LIGHTWEIGHT TIMBER FLOORS SUBJECT TO WALKING EXCITATIONS: A CASE STUDY
DESIGN OF LONG-SPAN LIGHTWEIGHT TIMBER FLOORS SUBJECT TO WALKING EXCITATIONS: A CASE STUDY Open
Lightweight timber construction is popular in buildings with two or more storeys in Australia. The floors are made of a floorboard supported on joists or trusses. Recently, the sector is moving towards multi-storey construction of differen…
View article: MODE I FRACTURE ENERGY OF AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HARDWOOD SPOTTED GUM AT VARIOUS MOISTURE CONTENTS
MODE I FRACTURE ENERGY OF AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HARDWOOD SPOTTED GUM AT VARIOUS MOISTURE CONTENTS Open
While there is an industry drive to use Australian hardwood spotted gum (Corymbia citriodora) boards in the manufacturing of glulam beams, such beams frequently fail the delamination requirements in the Australian and New-Zealand standard …
View article: A DEMATEL model for identifying the impediments to the implementation of circularity in the aluminum industry
A DEMATEL model for identifying the impediments to the implementation of circularity in the aluminum industry Open
Aluminum is a circular substance that can be recycled repeatedly without losing its initial qualities. Due to its characteristics, it is an essential resource for a climate-neutral and circular economy (CE). It is also the base for applica…
View article: Impact of continuous drying method on drying quality of southern pine sawn timber
Impact of continuous drying method on drying quality of southern pine sawn timber Open
The continuous drying of timber is attracting increasing international interest for softwood drying because of several reported advantages, e.g., improved energy efficiency and improved grade recovery. This study aimed to investigate the i…
View article: A new approach for predicting board MOE from increment cores
A new approach for predicting board MOE from increment cores Open
View article: Meshless approach for the bending analysis of elastically supported Sandwich plate under transverse line load
Meshless approach for the bending analysis of elastically supported Sandwich plate under transverse line load Open
The paper presents the five variables higher order shear deformation model for bending analysis of sandwich plate under uniformly line load using radial basis function (RBF) based mesh free method. The governing differential equations (GDE…
View article: Assessment of the application of a SMART THUMPER™ as a low-cost and portable device used for stiffness estimation of timber products
Assessment of the application of a SMART THUMPER™ as a low-cost and portable device used for stiffness estimation of timber products Open
Non-destructive evaluation methods for timber stiffness are gaining increased interest as an alternative to static testing since they can be fast, cost-effective, and transportable, as well as non-destructive. The objective of this study w…
View article: Experimental Modal Analysis of Appropriate Boundary Conditions for the Evaluation of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for an In-Line Approach
Experimental Modal Analysis of Appropriate Boundary Conditions for the Evaluation of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for an In-Line Approach Open
Transverse modal analysis of timber panels is a proven effective alternative method for approximating a material's elastic constants. Specific testing configurations, such as boundary conditions (BC) and location of sensor and impact, play…
View article: Correction to: Accurate estimation of log MOE from non-destructive standing tree measurements
Correction to: Accurate estimation of log MOE from non-destructive standing tree measurements Open
View article: Sawn timber and rotary veneer processing and grade recovery investigation of northern Australian plantation grown African mahogany
Sawn timber and rotary veneer processing and grade recovery investigation of northern Australian plantation grown African mahogany Open
Over half of the large African mahogany plantation estate in northern Australia has reached the mid-point of the target rotation length of 20 to 25 years. As such, there is increasing interest in understanding the potential volume and grad…
View article: Accurate estimation of log MOE from non-destructive standing tree measurements
Accurate estimation of log MOE from non-destructive standing tree measurements Open