A novel method for delivering fluids into bolted wooden components.
IRG/WP 04-40280
G S Sawyer, B Tole
The paper describes the development of a washer that enables fluids such as wood preservatives and adhesive resins to be delivered to bolted wooden components in-situ. The system was developed to meet the criteria of low cost and the ability to tolerate inaccurate drilling of holes in the wooden members.