EVALUATION OF FIRE RESISTANCE OF WOODS TRETED WITH LOCUST BEANS SEED AND POD EXTRACTS (LBSPES) IN PLATEAU STATE
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Fire resistance, woods treated, locust bean seed, pod extractAbstract
This study investigates the fire resistance of woods treated with locust bean seed and pod extract in Plateau State, Nigeria. Weight loss and flame exhaust time analysis were used to evaluate the treatment's effectiveness. Results show significant improvements in fire spread resistance, with optimal extract concentrations of the pod to seed between 33% and 50%. Time to ignition increased by 23%, and fire spread index rate decreased by 34.78%. The treatment also affected wood properties, particularly moisture content and density. These findings contribute to sustainable wood preservation strategies and the development of eco-friendly fire-resistant wood products
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