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Interpretation of Beam Vibration Amplitude Measured with Strain Gages
The ratio of the flexural strain to deflection for a simple vibrating beam is different from the ratio of the midspan flexural strain to the midspan deflection for a simple […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1967 |
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Investigation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood Waste Board
Physical and mechanical performance tests of “Plaswood” gave the following results: Density–3/8-inch board 42.2 pounds per cubic foot; 5/8-inch board 37.3 pounds per cubic foot. Thermal conductivity–K equals 0.74 Btu […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1952 |
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Knifing Technique and Test Method When Used in the Evaluation of Hardboard to Fir Glue Lines
A conventional test of shear strength of glue bonds did not reliably evaluate glue bonds between plywood veneer and hardboard faces. A proposed “knife” test actually tested the hardboard-to-veneer bond […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1954 |
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Laboratory Evaluation of Millwork Preservatives
It is suggested that the method of the National Door Manufacturers’ Assn. for the evaluation of millwork preservatives may be too favorable to the preservative, and a modified procedure is […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1948 |
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Laboratory Evaluation of Preservatives Against Brown-and White Rot Fungi
A review of current methods shows that satisfactory fungal growth, weight-loss, and strength-loss tests exist to screen large numbers of chemicals. Most countries use 3- to 4-month-long weight-loss methods for […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1978 |
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Lateral Nail Resistance for Ten Common Sheathing Materials
The lateral resistance of fasteners is the controlling property governing racking strength and stiffness of light-frame walls. Composite action in floors, walls, and roofs also depends upon fastener stiffness. The […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1985 |
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Lateral Resistance of Nailed Joints–A Test Method
The strength and stiffness of light-frame building components depend on the lateral resistance of the nailed joints between the connected members. Use of the Standard ASTM test to determine lateral […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1984 |
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Layer water absorption of medium density fiberboard and oriented strandboard
The water absorption of sectioned layers of medium density fiberboard and oriented strandboard was examined, using the layer-removal technique reported in our previous investigation (5). Water absorption of all sectioned […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1996 |
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Leaching Tests on Copper-Chromium-Arsenic Preservatives
Tests of the leaching of CCA preservatives indicate that solution concentration, chromium content, solution acidity, and drying time of the treated material all have a definite influence on leaching resistance. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1969 |
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Linear Comparator for Accurate Determinations of Dimensional Movement in Wood Specimens
A linear comparator is described for dimensional measurement consisting of a fixed reference point, a movable reference point, and a dial gage mounted on a rigid steel bar. The linear […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1969 |
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Long-Term Measurement of Wood Moisture Content in Structural Members
A system for continuously measuring the wood moisture content (MC) of outdoor wood specimens was developed in Switzerland and had been used successfully over a period of about 10 years. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1985 |
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Long-term monitoring of timber moisture content below the fiber saturation point using wood resistance sensors
A moisture-monitoring system has been developed that provides a network of monitoring cells, centrally monitored, to give early warning of potentially damaging of wood building components, generating high and persistent […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2001 |
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Longitudinal compression: a measure of wood strength
Longitudinal compression strength (LCS) of plugs (0.5 in. diameter) removed from Douglas-fir beams (1 by 1 by 16 in.) was studied for its relationship with the bending-strength properties of the […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1987 |
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Longitudinal shear strength of LVL via the five-point bending test
The five-point bending test efficiently evaluates the interlaminar shear properties of cross-aligned, layered, structural wood composites, e.g., oriented strandboard (OSB). This research examined the applicability of the test to evaluate […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1993 |
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Longitudinal Shear Strength of Timber Beams
The effect of size on longitudinal shear strength of timber beams is studied on the basis of data obtained in an extensive testing program. Test results verify that longitudinal shear […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1977 |
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Longitudinal Stress Waves for Lumber Stress Grading: Factors Affecting Applications: State of the Art
Longitudinal stress waves have the potential for widespread use in stress-grading lumber but more research is necessary to enhance its application. This state-of-the-art paper highlights factors that affect stress-wave transit […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1982 |
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Loss and Damage in Transit in Relation to Shipping Containers– Viewpoint of the Container Manufacturer
The container manufacturer can promote safe shipping by several methods including proper container design, compliance with specifications, correct manufacture, instruction in proper usage, advice in carloading, and inspection of shipments […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1950 |
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Loss and Damage in Transit in Relation to Shipping Containers–What Can Be Done By the Manufacturer to Reduce This Loss
The basic objectives of the Safe Transit Committee are the expansion of a practical program for reducing damage to Package Products during handling and transit, and the cooperation of all […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1950 |
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Low Cost Measurement of Mechanical Joint Deformation
In search for a low cost measuring system that would allow automatic measurement of deformation for a large number of test specimens to study the long-term behavior of timber joints, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1985 |
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Low-cost machine for testing lumber in tension parallel to grain
Interest is increasing in using tension testing machines. This trend is motivated by the fact that parallel-to-grain tension is the dominant stress mode of any parts of engineered wood components. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1996 |
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Machinability of Hardboard
Briefly describes sawing, drilling, dye cutting, routing or shaping, and machine bending tests for hardboard. Hardboards should be machinable without plugging the cutting equipment, or causing surface defects or edge […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1952 |
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Machine Stress Rated Lumber: Challenge to Design
Machine stress rating (MSR) principles of nondestructive testing improve the design potential of lumber through segregation by modulus of elasticity as well as by identification of allowable fiber stress levels. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1970 |
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Measurement of Glue Line Viscosity
Describes in some detail an instrument that indicates the changes in viscosity of a glue line under hot pressing conditions. The conditions employed were chosen to simulate those used in […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1968 |
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Measurement of Layer-Strength Distribution in Particleboard
A torsion-shear technique for analyzing the layer-strength profile of particleboard was developed as a simple alternative to the layer-density technique. The shear-strength profile through the thickness of particleboard can be […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1970 |
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Measurement of moisture gradients during kiln drying
Moisture gradients in red oak were measured through four different techniques: bandsaw slicing, Forstner bit layering, flaking, and razor-blade slicing. The first two techniques were found in the literature. The […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1999 |