Engineered Properties of Wood, Wood Materials and Structures

FS-FPL-4714

Mission:

The unit's research mission is to conserve the wood resource through engineering technology and contribute to effective design and use of wood and wood-based materials in structures.

Publications by Topic		Publications by Author		Information by Topic
Glulam Utilization Glulam Optimization Glulam Analysis Glulam General Information Bio-Pulping Effects of Moisture Content Effects of Temperature Statistical Techniques Visual Grading Mechanical Grading Mechanical Properties Juvenile Wood Wood Quality Non-Destructive Evaluations Wood Microstructure Wood Decay Fire Retardants and Serviceability Effects of Preservation		Dr. David Green Dr. Robert Falk David Kretschmann		Wood Species Properties Wood Quality Treated-Wood Strength Wood Decay Using Small Trees Grading Pulpwood Dead Yellow-Cedar Grading Logs Frequently Asked Questions
		Wood Handbook
		Ch#3 Physical Properties Ch#4 General Mechanical Properties Ch#5 Commercial Lumber: Grades & Types Ch#6 Lumber Stress Grades & Design Properties Glossary: Definition of Terms in Wood Science
				Modeling Programs
				Nonparametric Estimation Program Adjusting Mechanical Properties Developing Allowable Properties
		Areas of Research
		Properties & Grading of Solid Sawn Lumber Properties of Structural Composite Products Serviceability of Solid & Composite Products Fundamental Research Wood drying and heat sterilization Properties of non-traditional wood products used in structural applications Structural performance of wood building systems Performance of wood transportation structures Mission problem: public service
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