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Moisture content of structural finger-jointed southern pine following a durability cycle
Four batches of commercially manufactured structural finger-jointed southern pine were examined to determine wood moisture content (MC) following a durability cycle. The three batches that gained moisture during the durability […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2005 |
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Moisture content variation in white pine lumber dried at seven northeastern mills
Sample moisture content (MC) distributions from recently dried eastern white pine lumber were measured at seven of the largest mills in the northeastern United States. In total, about 3,500 boards […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1993 |
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Moisture content variation of lumber processed at roughmills
Wood furniture and its wood components should have a moisture content (MC) between 6 and 8 percent. Lumber processed at roughmills to produce furniture parts may not fall within this […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1990 |
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Moisture Diffusion Coefficient in Wood as Calculated from Adsorption, Desorption, and Steady State Data
The relationships between the diffusion coefficient and moisture content were analyzed from data obtained by each in adsorption, desorption, and steady state in the range of 6 to 16 percent […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1963 |
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Moisture Distribution Illustrated By Contour Chart
A technique is described for displaying physical properties (such as moisture content or preservative distribution) of a wood sample on a contour map. Where related properties or features are to […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1970 |
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Moisture Effects on An Energy Balance Developed for Using Forest Biomass as a Fuel
Energy associated with removing fuel moisture may be a large energy expenditure when using forest biomass as a fuel. This study analyzes the effects of fuel moisture on a net […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1980 |
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Moisture in Wood Structures for Ice Skating
Timber framing systems are widely used in the construction of indoor skating rinks. These vary in design, but this study of two rink buildings of different types indicates that the […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1972 |
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Moisture Leveling in Veneer By Microwaves and Hot Air
A microwave hot air drying system was developed to selectively dry and level the moisture content in veneer of Douglas-fir, western larch, western hemlock, white fir, Engelmann spruce, ponderosa pine, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1970 |
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Moisture Levels and Gradients in Commercial Softwood Dimension Lumber Shortly After Kiln-Drying
Typical moisture levels and gradients in kiln-dried commercial lumber were determined in order that the calibration and use of electric moisture meters might be made more reliable. Samples of nominal […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1984 |
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Moisture meter correction factors for four Brazilian wood species
The species correction factors during moisture content measurement of jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril), mandioquiera (Qualea paraensis), quarubarana (Erisma uncinatum), and quarubatinga (Vochysia lehmanii) were determined for dielectric- and resistance-type moisture meters. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2001 |
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Moisture Meters in Industry
Moisture meters of the resistance types and radio frequency types are employed in the lumber and woodworking fields. The meters range in penetration from 1/8-inch to 2 inches. The paint […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1952 |
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Moisture Movement and Control in Light-Frame Structures
The emphasis on energy conservation in recent years has resulted in changes in construction practices that have a major effect on moisture patterns in the structure components of buildings. Some […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1982 |
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Moisture Problems in Flush Garage Doors
Moisture problems in flush garage doors are causing grave concern among manufacturers. Four improved types of door sections were exposed to typically, humid interior conditions of 80 percent relative humidity […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1972 |
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Molding Compounds from Douglas-Fir Bark
Variables influencing the process of molding whole bark-extended compounds (primarily Douglas-fir bark) into a deep-draw cup mold were studied. Variables included particle size, moisture content, resin type, resin content, mold […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1968 |
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New Dry Kiln Practices
The average dryness of the western pines as shipped is thoroughly established by an extensive survey conducted by Western Pine Association in 1949 and 1950 in which 5,620 moisture content […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1951 |
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New phenolic formulations for bonding higher moisture content OSB panels
Bonding wood at higher moisture contents would generate substantial benefits for manufacturers of oriented strandboard panels, such as improved dryer capacity and better panel dimensional stability. In pursuit of this […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1996 |
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New Temperature Correction Factors for the Portable Resistance-Type Moisture Meter
The existing moisture content (MC) correction tables for the portable, resistance-type moisture meter were found to seriously overestimate the MC of lumber when measured at subzero wood temperatures. The problem […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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New Tools Highlight Wood Drying
An extensive current bibliography covering commercial practice and research in wood drying is presented. Some valuable general manuals and handbooks are reviewed and the present state of the art discussed.
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Forest Products Journal | 1962 |
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Nonlinear Mechanical Behavior of Wood
Creep and recovery of hard maple caused by longitudinal tension stress were examined over time intervals of 1,000 and 100 minutes, respectively, for preselected values of the independent variables in […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1968 |
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Observations on a Bark and Wood Chip Separation Procedure for Aspen
A sink-float bark-wood separation system for aspen chips is described. Juvenile and mature whole trees, 9-,10-, and 30-year-old trees, respectively, were cut and chipped monthly and processed in the system. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1969 |
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Obtaining Uniform Final Moisture Content in the High Temperature Drying of Paper Birch Flitches
The high temperature (HT) drying of 7/4 paper birch flitches was evaluated in the context of saw-dry-rip (SDR) research. Our initial approach called for equalizing to commence, at a dry-bulb […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1984 |
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Operation Predry: Variables in Drying Southern Pine
Southern pine lumber was predried at various temperatures using air velocities ranging from 200 to 1000 fpm. The amount of degrade, drying time, moisture content, and power consumption were evaluated. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1959 |
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Operational Variables in Press Drying Eastern Hemlock
Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis L.) was press-dried to determine its suitability as a laminate for door corestock and sandwich construction. Sapwood, heartwood, and edge- and flat-grained material was press-dried at […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1971 |
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Optimum Rake Angle Related to Selected Strength Properties of Wood
A technique for approximating rake angle from a relation between rake angle and cutting coefficient is described, The cutting coefficient of friction, calculated from orthogonal cutting tool force components, was […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1977 |
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Parameters affecting the surface finish of planed Sitka spruce
The influence and relative significance of the various silvicultral and machine surface planing parameters in the production of good quality timber surface finishes on Sitka spruce is investigated. Data analysis […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1995 |