Modelling the material resistance of wood. Part 3, Relative resistance in above- and in-ground situationsBrischke, Christian (Avtor) Humar, Miha (Avtor) Kržišnik, Davor (Avtor) Lesar, Boštjan (Avtor) biological durabilitydose–response modelfungal decaymoisture dynamicsmoisture performanceservice life predictionwater uptakewater releasewetting abilityDurability-based designs with timber require reliable information about the wood properties and how they affect its performance under variable exposure conditions. This study aimed at utilizing a material resistance model (Part 2 of this publication) based on a dose–response approach for predicting the relative decay rates in above-ground situations. Laboratory and field test data were, for the first time, surveyed globally and used to determine material-specific resistance dose values, which were correlated to decay rates. In addition, laboratory indicators were used to adapt the material resistance model to in-ground exposure. The relationship between decay rates in- and above-ground, the predictive power of laboratory indicators to predict such decay rates, and a method for implementing both in a service life prediction tool, were established based on 195 hardwoods, 29 softwoods, 19 modified timbers, and 41 preservative-treated timbers.20212022-03-17 11:43:11Članek v reviji135529UDK: 630*8ISSN pri članku: 1999-4907DOI: 10.3390/f12050590COBISS_ID: 62558467sl