Effetto di un nuovo consolidante organico sulle proprietà meccaniche e di durabilità naturale del legno di noce

Starting from the analysis of the biological degradation of the statue of “Malladrone” in the church of S. Francesco d’Assisi in Gallipoli, a study on the use of new synthetic resins for preserving/consolidating wooden works of art has been carried out. The effect of the new product on the flexural properties, toughness, hardness and natural durability has been assessed on both worm eaten and not worm eaten walnut wood. The reason for such work arises from the necessity to deepen the knowledge of the mechanical behaviour of wood treated with new organic products in order to apply it to a better preservation of cultural heritage.