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Durability improvements for structural wood composites through chemical treatments
Structural wood composites are being increasingly used in exterior applications, which increases their exposure to decay fungi and insects. This month’s feature gives an overview of the range of chemical […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2005 |
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Economic Aspects of a Particle Board Operation
Economic appraisals of a particle board operation should consider the following facts: l) Raw material supply, which includes, a) the form of the raw material and type of end products; […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1958 |
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Economic Considerations for the Manufacture of Structural Composite Panels
A brief overview is presented of some of the economic factors affecting the manufacture of structural composite panels consisting of a reconstituted core and veneer faces. Emphasis is placed on […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1975 |
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Economic Feasibility and Market Potential for Producing Yellow-Poplar Oriented Strandboard in the Appalachians
The economic feasibility and associated market potential for an oriented strandboard (OSB) plant utilizing yellow-poplar in the Elkins, W. Va., region were examined. The timber resource was more than sufficient […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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Economic Feasibility Study: Composite Panel Complex in Georgia
The Economic Development Laboratory, Engineering Experiment Station, Georgia Institute of Technology, conducted a study program to consider the feasibility of utilizing the rich timber resources in a 25-county area in […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1980 |
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Economic Models for Structural Flakeboard Production
The computer programs presented by PARVCOST and by CFA may be used to analyze the economic characteristics of structural flakeboard manufacturing processes. This paper announces the availability of the two […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1979 |
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Edge and face withdrawal strength of large screws in particleboard and medium density fiberboard
Tests were carried out to determine the holding strength of large diameter sheet metal screws in the face and edge surfaces of medium density fiberboard (MDF) and particleboard. Additional purposes […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1993 |
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Effect of cement/wood ratio on the properties of cement-bonded particleboard using CCA-treated wood removed from service
There is growing concern about the environmental risks and difficulty in disposing of preservative-treated wood products. Land-fill disposal is becoming less acceptable and alternatives must be explored. A possible approach […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2002 |
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Effect of Chip Freezing on Quality of Ring-Cut Flakes
This study concerned ring flaking of frozen chips of three wood species from the northern United States. Frozen chips were expected to yield flakes with a higher proportion of fines […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1984 |
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Effect of Exposure Cycles on . . . Stability of Commercial Particleboard
Twenty-six particleboard types representing both underlayment and standard board were evaluated for water absorption, thickness swelling, and linear expansion after exposure to high humidity or 24 hours of water soaking. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1964 |
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Effect of Fabrication Variables on Critical Buckling Stress of Composite Lumber
Three fabrication variables–veneer species, veneer joints, and core joints–were tested for their effects on column critical buckling stress. Results indicated no significant difference (0.05 level) between yellow-poplar and southern pine […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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Effect of Flake Dimensions on Properties of Particle Board
The study was made to provide information on the interrelationships of wood particle shape and a variety of board properties. Study variables included Douglas-fir flakes on levels of 0.65, 0.75, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1960 |
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Effect of Flake Geometry and Resin Content on Bending Strength of Oak Flake Board
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of particle geometry and resin content on the bending strength of oak flake board. Flake lengths of 0.5, 1, 2, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1958 |
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Effect of Flake Geometry on Mechanical Properties of Eastern Spruce Flake-Type Particleboard
Laboratory flake-type particleboards produced from eastern spruce flakes were evaluated for selected mechanical properties. The flakes were cut on a rotary lathe, and flake geometry variables were length (1 and […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1976 |
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Effect of Formation Variables on Properties of Wood Particle Moldings
Pressure exerted on the molding mix in heated dies has a highly significant effect on bending strength, water absorption, specific gravity, and superficial hardness of the finished moldings. Pressure had […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1959 |
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Effect of Heat and Humidity on the Properties of High-Pressure Laminates
The objective of this study was to predict the properties of composite structures from the properties of individual components. Physical and mechanical properties were obtained on four 1/16-inch general-purpose decorative […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1962 |
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Effect of hole diameter, hole distance from the edge, and material properties on lateral pin holding strength of medium density fiberboard and particleboard
There is no established standard which evaluates the lateral holding resistance of wood composites. The method of test offered in this study intends to determine the lateral resistance of panels […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2004 |
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Effect of humidity on physical and mechanical properties of New Zealand wood composites
The effects of a range of moisture contents (MCs) induced by different relative humidities have been studied for tempered hardboard, urea-formaldehyde-bonded flooring particleboard, and medium density fiberboard (MDF) commercially available […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1990 |
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Effect of Joints on Bending Strength and Stiffness of Composite Truss Lumber
Two types of flakeboard core materials, two veneer species, and five joint conditions were evaluated for their effects on modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (NOR) of composite […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1985 |
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Effect of Moisture on Physical and Creep Properties of Particleboard
Nine urea-bonded particleboards were made in the laboratory at specific gravity levels of 0.6, 0.7, and 0.8; and resin contents of 4 and 6 percent in the core and surface, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1972 |
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Effect of Overlay Material on the Flexural Properties of Commercial Particle Board
Stressed skin design theory is discussed with respect to flexural properties of overlaid particle board, the effects were tested experimentally and the data applied to practical design problems. Four particle […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1958 |
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Effect of Particle Geometry and Resin Spread on Glue-Line Thickness and Distribution in Oak Flakeboard
Combinations of flake dimensions and resin contents common in commercial operations were used in preparing laboratory samples of flakeboard. A fluorescent dye was incorporated in the resin for later examination […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1961 |
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Effect of Particle Geometry on Properties of Molded Wood-Resin Blends
This study shows that particles reduced by hammermilling reflect the geometry of their parent particles down to approximately 80 mesh in size. Stick-like particles, such as those obtained from hammermilled […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1964 |
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Effect of Particle Size and Shape on Strength and Dimensional Stability of Resin-Bonded Wood-Particle Panels
Precisely-cut wood particles in the form of flat flakes, thin strands, helical ribbons, and cubes were converted to resin-bonded panels. The panels ranged from 0.5 to 1.05 specific gravity. They […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1954 |
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Effect of Press Cycles and Moisture Content on Properties of Douglas-Fir Flakeboard
Press cycles, moisture content, and moisture content distribution affect such physical properties of particle boards as layer density, moduli of rupture and elasticity, internal bond strength, and dimensional stability. These […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1959 |