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Join us for the 63rd FPS International Convention in Boise.(Forest Products Society)(Calendar)(Conference notes)
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Business or pleasure? Why choose! Attending the 63rd FPS International Convention will provide you with plenty of ways to learn and have fun. Opportunities abound as you network and learn from your peers about ...
Cant sawing log positioning optimization: a simulation study.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract One of the challenges when optimizing the positioning of a log in front of the primary breakdown saw is the limited time available for software to reach a solution. In this study, the distribution of optimal log positions in front of the primary breakdown saw, some ...
Bending and compression strength of Portuguese Maritime pine small-diameter poles.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Portuguese pine forests frequently have high density due to the large number of young trees, which are maintained in the stands due to the high costs of thinning operations and the lack of financial return provided by the markets available for small-diameter poles. With ...
Comparison of value harvested by modified and conventional tree-length systems in the Southeastern United States.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Value recovery and cost of a modified tree-length (MTL) logging system that measures product dimensions using a Waratah harvester were compared to that of a tree-length (TL) system that estimates dimensions. Paired comparisons of residual timber value (delivered ...
Needs assessment of the Oregon forest products industry.(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract During 2007, a needs assessment of the Oregon forest products industry was conducted. Two hundred and eighty-eight responses were compared to 441 responses from a 1995 survey of the educational needs of Oregon forest products firms. Identifying New Markets ranked #1 for ...
Effects of press sizes on internal steam pressure during particleboard hot-pressing process.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Internal steam pressure produced during the hot-pressing cycle in particleboard production is critical to the newly developed bond strength that will determine the overall performance of particleboard. The difference between the accumulation of internal steam pressure ...
Estimating breakeven prices for Douglas-fir veneer quality logs from stiffness graded stands using acoustic tools.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Although tree dimensions and external quality characteristics (such as branch size, sweep, and scarring) may have traditionally been sufficient to specify a log-sort, consideration is now being given to specifying such wood properties as density, stiffness, micro fibril ...
Capacity of oriented strandboard joints with overdriven nails.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract This article presents the results of a testing program to evaluate the capacity of oriented strandboard joints with overdriven nails. Several single nail wood joints were tested using a cyclic loading procedure. Joints were assembled with 11 mm sheathing panels, 38 by ...
Localized density effects on fastener holding capacities in wood-based panels. Part 2: cyclic tests.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract To improve our understanding of localized density effects in wood-based panels on the holding capacities of fasteners commonly used in furniture, a comprehensive study was conducted using static and cyclic tests of withdrawal and head pull-through of screws and staples ...
Effect of different layer structures on some resistance characteristics of high-pressure laminates.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract The physical and mechanical properties of laminates can be influenced by the types, general characteristics, and pressing conditions of the papers and resins used in their production. The goal of this study was to determine the effect of layer structure on some of the ...
Phytosanitation of railway crossties with a hot borate solution immersion treatment.(Technical Note)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Concern over pests in wood is limiting movement of products, including green railway crossties within the United States. Heat treatment is accepted for the phytosanitation of wood. Immersion in a hot borate solution achieved the heat treatment of green crossties in ...
Pasteurization of hemlock by radio frequency heating: a preliminary study.(Technical Note)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Wood-inhabiting fungi from green timbers represent a serious threat to the native forests of any timber importing country; thus, green timber should be pasteurized. Current pasteurization methods include the use of chemicals that will soon be banned; convective thermal ...
High-intensity microwave wood modification for increasing permeability.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Low permeability of many wood species causes problems during timber manufacturing including very long drying times, large material losses after drying, and expensive drying processes. Impregnating low permeability timber with preservatives and resins is extremely ...
Effect of wood moisture content and rod dosage on boron or fluoride movement through Douglas-fir heartwood.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract The potential for moisture sorption by boron and fluoride rods following application of rods to wood to affect subsequent chemical diffusion was investigated in small Douglas-fir blocks conditioned to 30, 60, or 90 percent target moisture content (MC). MCs tended to ...
Potential utilization of plant and fungal extracts for wood protection.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Abstract Wood is a renewable resource and plays an important role in the world economy; however, it is subject to attack from wood-degrading fungi and insects. Developing effective and low environmental impact technologies for wood protection is imperative. Using natural ...
Coming events.(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2009 ... June 8-August 14, 2009: National Hardwood Lumber Association's Inspector Training School, Venango Technology Center, Oil City, Pennsylvania. For information, visit: www.nhla.com. June 11-13, 2009: Expo 2009--30th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition, hosted by ...
Forest Products Society corporate members.
Mar 01, 2009 ... Gold American Forest & Paper Assoc. * Washington, DC APA--The Engineered Wood Assoc. * Tacoma, WA Arch Wood Protection, Inc. * Smyrna, GA Armstrong World Industries * Lancaster, PA FPInnovations--Forintek Division * Vancouver, BC, ...
New FPS Executive Vice President to begin in April.(BULLETIN BOARD)(Forest Products Society appointed Stefan Bergmann )(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009 ... The Forest Products Society is pleased to announce that Stefan Bergmann has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and will begin managing the affairs of the Society on April 20, 2009. Bergmann comes to the Society with seven years of non-profit association experience ...
FPS member testimonial.(Forest Products Society)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2009; ... Recently we asked some of our members to answer these questions: Why are you a member of the Forest Products Society? FPS allows me to stay current on the latest research in wood and wood products. What benefits of FPS membership have helped you most ...
Nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood: a worldwide research update.
Mar 01, 2009; ... Introduction The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) and nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of materials is constantly evolving. This is especially true in the area of wood and fiber-based materials. For example, early research on NDT/NDE technologies for wood products focused on ...