Official Journal of the Japan Wood Research Society
Table 1 Density and k-value of each element used for determining k min and k max
Elements | Properties | CF mats | WS mats |
|---|---|---|---|
Cell wall | Density, r s (kg/m3) | 1550 | 1500 |
k-Value, k s [W/(mK)]a | 0.54 | 0.54 | |
Absorbed moisture | Density, r m (kg/m3) | 1100 | 1100 |
k-Value, k m [W/(mK)] | 0.60 | 0.60 | |
Fine pores (cell lumen) | Density (kg/m3) | Negligible | Negligible |
k-Value, k fp [W/(mK)] | 0.025 | 0.025 | |
Coarse pores | Density (kg/m3) | Negligible | Negligible |
k-Value, k cp [W/(mK)] | Parameter | Parameter | |
Raw materials | Apparent air-dry density, r a (kg/m3) | 400 | 380 |
Moisture content (%) | 10 | 11 |