Research and Articles on Dual Treatments
for Crossties
with
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate (DOT) and Creosote 
   

Compression and Bending Strength of Steamed Treated Hardwoods (2014)

Borate-Creosote Alternative Crosstie Treatment Processes - Response from TASKpro (2011)

Letter to Editor from TASKpro Re: Borate-Creosote Alternative Crosstie Treatment Processes (2011)

Determination of Effect of Dual Treatment on Average Tie Life & Wood Tie Life Cycle Costs (2011)

Norfolk Southern, RTA Showcase Long-Term Research - Field Trip to 23-Year-Old Test Site Eye-opening for 50 Wood Tie Industry Members (2010)

Tie Dual Treatments with TimBor and Creosote or Copper Naphthenate - 20 Years of Exposure in AWPA Hazard Zone 4 (2009)

Properties of Wood and Wood Based Materials Subjected to Thermal Treatments Under Various Conditions (2009)

Extending the Service Life of Wooden Crossties by Using Pre- and Supplemental Preservative Treatments - 15-Year Exposure Report (with 2008 Addendum)

Borate-Creosote Electrical Impedance Update - Ongoing Work Proves Moisture is Key Factor in Impedance (2007)

Electrical Impedance Study of Borate/Creosote Dual Treated Wood Crossties (2007)

Quality Control for Borate/Creosote Dual-Treated Ties (2006)

Borate Breakthrough! 20 Years of Research Bears Fruit for Tie Industry (2005)

15-Year Exposure of Dual-Treated Ties (2003)

Research Into Pre-Treatments Yields Landmark Results (2003)

Extending the Service Life of Wooden Crossties by Using Pre- and Supplemental Preservative Treatments - 15-Year Exposure Report (2003)

To Borate or Not to Borate 
(2002)

Review on Heat Treatments of Wood (2001)

Evaluation of Treated Hardwoods in Field Stake Tests (1999)

AAR Field Evaluation of New and Remedial Alternative Tie Treatments - A Progress Report (1992)

R & D Briefing: Borates as Pre-treatment Preservative Enhancers

Influence of Kiln-Drying Temperature on CCA- Treatment Effects on Strength (1991)

Effects of Steaming and Kiln Drying on the Properties of Southern Pine Poles (1969)

Preservative Treatment of Wood by Pressure Methods (1952)