Effect of Fungal Attack on Creep Behavior and Strength of Wood Plastic Composites

摘要

The presence of zinc borate markedly reduced the potential for fungal attack of the WPC tested. In the absence of zinc borate, G. trabeum reduced both MOE and creep properties after only 4 weeks of exposure, while P placenta affected only creep behavior. The ability of the decay fungi to cause substantial effects on material properties over relatively short exposure periods suggests that treatment is essential for adequate performance under adverse conditions.