Fire Science Show
Fire Science Show
Wojciech Wegrzynski
223 - Heat-induced delamination in CLT with Antonela Čolić
59 minutes Posted Oct 22, 2025 at 6:00 am.
Setting The Stage: Timber And Science
Sponsor Message And Program Details
Meet The Guest And Topic Scope
Defining Heat‑Induced Delamination
Why The Bond Line Matters Structurally
Adhesive History: MUF To Polyurethane
Failure Modes: Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic
Microscale Testing: TGA And DSC
Practical Thresholds And Critical Temperatures
Role Of Mechanical Load In Delamination
Strain, DIC, And Stress Redistribution
Moisture Migration And Neutron Imaging
Linking Scales: From Lab To Design
Char Fall‑Off Paths And Adhesive Behavior
Engineering Implications And Specification
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In this episode of the Fire Science Show we invite dr. Antonela Čolić from the OFR Consultants, to break down the performance of adhesives used in CLT in fire, what differences between the glues are observable at the microscale and how they show up in real structure fires. We compare common polyurethane adhesives: one that softens near 200–220 C and one that resists softening, crosslinks, and ultimately chars. Through thermogravimetric and calorimetric testing, we map pivotal transition...