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A continuous press dryer for veneer
The purpose of this research was to determine the feasibility of continuous press drying of veneer. An experimental dryer developed at the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory (patent applied […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1988 |
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A Conventional House Challenges Simulated Forces of Nature
The structural performance of a full-scale conventional house is not well understood. Past work has generally been limited to the assessment of parts and pieces, but little testing has been […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1975 |
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A correction model for estimating jack pine tree-level lumber recovery accurately using forest inventory data
This study proposes an approach to directly estimate lumber recovery from individual trees using forest inventory measurements. In this approach using tree measurements and taper equation, three-dimensional virtual stems were […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2008 |
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A cost analysis of alternate biomass supply systems
Forest biomass represents a viable supplement for our nation’s future energy needs. The intensive culture of Populus hybrid was financially evaluated under a rotation length of 4 years and a […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1988 |
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A cross-national investigation of competitive factors affecting the United States wood furniture industry
Few wood products industries in the United States have felt the competitive pressures from the globalization of their markets as much as the furniture industry. In 1978, imports claimed only […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1990 |
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A customer-oriented marketing method for hardwood lumber companies
As the hardwood lumber industry enters the 21st century, it will face growing competition from both wood composites and nonwood substitutes. The hardwood lumber industry needs to be exposed to […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1994 |
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A Cutting Device for Laboratory-Scale Veneer Studies
Described is a technique for small-scale veneer cutting for controlled laboratory use based on a modification of a standard Izod-Charpy impact testing machine. This method uses the principle of the […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1960 |
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A description of the 1986 pallet manufacturing industry in Pennsylvania
A survey was used to determine the size, structure, and characteristics of the pallet industry in Pennsylvania during 1986. Mail and telephone responses from 85 percent of the 411 surveyed […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1990 |
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A description of the 1987 kitchen cabinet industry in Pennsylvania
The objective of this study was to analyze the Pennsylvania kitchen cabinet industry in 1987 by determining: 1) the size and distribution of the industry; 2) types and quantities of […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1992 |
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A Direct Scanning Densitometer to Measure Density Profiles in Wood Composite Products
The intent of this work was to establish a procedure for collecting and analyzing profile data from the scanning densitometer, and to compare the procedure and results for the densitometer […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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A Division Report on Wood Composition Board Industry
This report is an annual FPRS review of the status of the hardboard, particleboard, and softboard industries from 30 key personnel working in research, production, or sales of wood composition […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1960 |
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A Drying Study of 4/4 Lumber from Gypsy Moth-Killed Red and White Oak
A study was undertaken to evaluate the drying characteristics of lumber from insect-killed red and white oak trees dead less than I year, 2 to 4 years, and over 5 […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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A DryWet Process to Manufacture Sliced Bamboo Veneer
The processes and properties of sliced bamboo veneer are discussed in this article. The results show that using a drywet process in the assembly of wet laminated bamboo lumber is […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2012 |
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A Dual Linear Micrometer
A special instrument was designed and constructed for making linear measurements. The micrometer embodies a number of features. It has provision for two mutually independent measuring systems, each with a […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1963 |
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A dual-threshold image sweep-and-mark algorithm for defect detection in veneer
An improved statistical Image Sweep-and-Mark (ISM) algorithm that uses neighborhood relationships among image tiles is investigated to determine its potential for use in automated systems for identifying defects in Douglas-fir […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1989 |
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A Fast-Curing Phenolic Adhesive System
Phenol-formaldehyde condensation products of low molecular weight were reacted with m-aminophenol (an other di- and trisubstituted benzenes) to form a relatively stable phenol-formaldehyde m-aminophenol novolak-type polymer. This polymer hardens rapidly […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1973 |
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A feasibility study of composites produced from telephone directory paper, plastics, and other adhesives
The feasibility of producing composite boards from recycled telephone directories was investigated. Pages were bonded as sheets or in shredded form using either sheet plastic from recycled grocery shopping bags […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1993 |
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A field assessment of central Appalachian hardwood log bucking and merchandising practices
An assessment of central Appalachian hardwood log bucking was conducted on six sites across West Virginia. Data were collected from crews using chain saw felling and cable skidding or feller-buncher […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2009 |
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A Field-Tested Log Traceability System
Today, an information gap exists between log measurements performed in the forest and at the sawmill. By applying a code in the forest during harvesting and then reading it at […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2011 |
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A Financial Analysis of Furniture Parts from Short Bolts
After completion of logging or forest improvement thinning operations, considerable wood material remains in the form of short bolts, i.e. those less than the standard 8-foot lengths or small diameters. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1983 |
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A Finger Joint Connected (FJC) Wood Truss System
A new finger joint connection for all-wood trusses employs short fingers to bond the end of the tension web to the edge or face of the chord and the end […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1973 |
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A finite element to model thin inhomogeneities in solids
Information is presented regarding a finite element that could be of great value in modeling the stress-strain behavior in many glued wood products. Of particular interest is the application of […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1992 |
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A Forest Sampling Method for Wood Strength
Estimates of average and near-minimum mechanical property values of clear straight-grained wood are essential in the development of engineering properties for structural use. To make safe and efficient use of […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1970 |
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A framework for forest stakeholder communication: a case study of Cote d’Ivoire
Communication between stakeholders contributes to successful planning and implementation of forest utilization and management practices. A study carried out in 1997 examined communication levels between groups that were, or should […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1999 |
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A furniture parts classification and coding system
Industrial classification and coding systems are used by the metalworking, aircraft, and electronics industries to facilitate Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). A classification and coding system specific to furniture and other wood […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1988 |