FOREST PRODUCTS PLYWOOD PANELS, 1958 SERIES.
Abstract
The results of sea water immersion tests would indicate that: The products indentified as 15 EM, 20 EM, 15 EF and 20 EF showed no significnt resistance to marine borer attack. The Products identified as 5 EM and 5 EF were riddled by Bankia, but in the inner plis only; the outer plies were still in serviceable condition after 60 months exposure. Provided that no cut edges were exposed to marine borer attack this product could show at least 5 years of service life. However, if the products were subjected to any shock or abrasion penetrating the outer ply, the service life would be sharply curtailed. The products identified as 10 EM and 10 EF showed only a trace attack by Pholads and could be considered serviceable for at least 5 years in marine use. None of the products tested showed any resistance to marine fouling. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0600414