Browsing by Author "Kesik H.I."

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An evaluation of properties of four heat treated wood species
(2014-01-01) Kesik H.I.; Korkut S.; Hiziroglu S.; Sevik H.
The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of heat treatment on swelling, hardness, and surface quality of four wood species, namely black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), common alder (Alnus glutinosa L.), Western prickly juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus L.) and plum (Prunus domestica L.). Samples were exposed to temperature levels of 130 and 160. °C for 3 and 7. h. Surface quality and hardness of the specimens were determined using a stylus technique and Janka hardness, respectively. Based on the findings in this work overall dimensional stability of all four species improved with heat treatment. Surface quality of the samples was also enhanced due to heat exposure. Scanning electron micrographs revealed that some distortion and cell modification took place as a result of heat treatment. Furthermore, hardness of the samples was adversely influenced by the heat exposure. It appears that the properties of all samples exposed to a temperature of 160. °C for 7. h were more pronounced than those treated with a temperature of 130. °C for 3. h. © 2014 Elsevier B.V.
The effects of water-based insulation paint applied to laminate flooring panels on the thermal conductivity coefficient and adhesion resistance
(2020-08-01) Kabakci A.; Kesik H.I.
In an effort to reduce negative feedback resulting from temperature fluctuations, house floors are commonly laid with laminate flooring. The aim of this study was to study the thermal insulation properties and adhesion strength of the water-based insulation paint mixed with hollow glass spheres and applied onto the laminate flooring. The objective was to determine whether a prepared insulation paint mixture can be used instead of backing paper. For this purpose, two different laminate flooring samples were used. In the first case, the upper surface of the sample was coated with decorative paper and the lining surface was coated with backing paper. The upper surface of the second sample was coated with decorative paper and the lining surface was not coated with backing paper. Then, insulation paint mixture was applied 2, 4, or 6 times to the lining surfaces of both groups, and experimental results were obtained. As the number of layers was increased, the insulation mixture applied to the lining surfaces of the test samples was found to contribute positively to thermal insulation and adhesion resistance of specimens.