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White, Robert H. - Research Wood Scientist

Areas of Focus
ASTM Committee E-5 on Fire and Subcommittee D7.07 on Fire Performance of Wood
Fire performance of composite wood products
Fire resistance of structural wood members and assemblies
Fire testing of fire-retardant-treated wood products
Fire testing of vegetation

Research Goals

Research goals include the development of fire resistance models for engineered wood products including trusses, I-joists, and composite lumber products. In addition to the resistance of a structural member during a fire, we are interested in methods for post-fire evaluation of structural wood members for damage due to the exposure to elevated temperatures. Research activities include the experimental evaluation of untreated and fire-retardant-treated forest products for relative flammability. By adapting methods used for building materials, we have investigated the relative flammability of ornamental plants and invasive species.

Education
  • Ph.D. Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • M.S. Forest Products, Oregon State Univ.
  • B.S. Wood Science, Penn State University

Professional Organizations
  • ASTM International (Committee D-7 on Wood and Committee E-5 on Fire Standards.)
  • Forest Products Society
  • National Fire Protection Association
  • International Association of Fire Safety Science
  • U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC 92/ SC 2 on fire containment
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White, Robert H.