In-depth characterization of bondlines in cross-laminated timber made with preservative-treated lumber
In-depth characterization of bondlines in cross-laminated timber made with preservative-treated lumber
Graduate Student Name:
Cody Wainscott
Email Address:
Faculty mentor/Supervisor:
Gerald Presley
Email Address (Faculty mentor/Supervisor):
Department Affiliation:
Wood Science & Engineering
Job Location:
Corvallis Campus Richards Hall
Description of project or research opportunity:
This project is about observing the adhesive bondline penetration and strength for preservative treated CLT. How the student worker should look at this summer project, how might the preservative treated wood effect the bondline penetration.
Tasks student will perform:
Student will be working in a lab to perform micro cuts along the CLT bondline with a microtome tool, apply a staining protocol to the micron wood slice and place them on glass slides for observation under a microscope. We will be using a fluorescence microscope which can highlight the bondline. This will allow us to see how far the adhesive has penetrated.
Special skills required:
Social skills more than anything, patience. Microtoming can be tedious. Other skills, previous experience in a lab setting is a plus but not required and computer skills.
Proposed dates of employment (must be between June 19 and September 4):
Monday, June 14, 2021 to Friday, September 3, 2021