Technická univerzita vo Zvolene

Fast post-ploughing recovery of traditionally managed semi-natural mountain grasslands in the Romanian Carpathians

Mountain hay meadows are among the most species-rich grassland habitats in Europe, yet many have been historically ploughed and later re-established under traditional management. We examined the legacy effects of past ploughing on plant diversity, vegetation composition, and soil...

Effect of Immediate Thermal Exposure on the Surface Mechanical Performance of Polyurethane-Coated Oak Wood and Visible 3D-Printed Furniture Components

A polyurethane coating represents the conventional solution for protecting and finishing visible wooden furniture surfaces. However, the increasing use of additive manufacturing has introduced visible 3D-printed polymer components whose surface mechanical performance is relevant...

In Situ Thermal Performance Assessment of a Wood–Aluminum Window: Case Study of Spatial Variability, Dynamic Effects, and U-Value Accuracy

This paper presents an experimental evaluation of the thermal performance of a wood–aluminum window installed in a timber building exposed to real climatic conditions. The assessment is based on long-term in situ measurements of heat flux and temperature variations. The aim of th...

Accelerated Maceration of Compressed Spruce Wood Chips

The rate of pulping of spruce wood depends on the pretreatment of wood chips. Current pretreatment methods that are being investigated and applied appear to be time-consuming and energy intensive. These drawbacks can be minimized by pretreating the chips through compression, perp...

Layer-Specific Thermal Degradation and Fire Response of a CLT Sandwich Wall Assembly Under Medium-Scale Radiant Exposure

The fire response of cross-laminated timber (CLT) sandwich wall assemblies depends on interactions among the structural core, lining, cavities and secondary timber members. This study examines the thermal roles of these layers under medium-scale radiant exposure. The thermogravim...

Towards resilient forest establishment in Europe: functional traits, genetic diversity and multifunctional design

Abstract Forest restoration and afforestation across Europe are accelerating, yet the decision-making processes governing forest establishment remain unevenly examined, especially from a biodiversity perspective. Considering this and the global environmental changes of climate sh...