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A new approach for predicting board MOE from increment cores
Key messageIncrement cores can provide improved predictive capabilities of the modulus of elasticity (MOE) of sawn boards. Multiple increment cores...
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Accurate estimation of log MOE from non-destructive standing tree measurements
• Key message A novel non-destructive method has been developed to predict modulus of elasticity (MOE) of logs using measurements taken from cores...
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Safety management regulation and practice standards on living modified organism (LMO) facilities under the Ministry of Environment
Living modified organisms (LMOs) in South Korea are managed under the Transboundary Movement, Etc. of LMOs Act, the domestic implementation law of...
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Polyurethane bonded cross-laminated timber prepared from Pinus radiata
The utilization of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the multi-storey construction sector has been increasing over the last two decades. To effectively...
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Potential of machine learning approaches for predicting mechanical properties of spruce wood in the transverse direction
To predict the mechanical properties of wood in the transverse direction, this study used machine learning to extract the anatomical features of wood...
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Effect of moisture content, heating time and temperature on the bending mechanical properties of Phyllostachys iridescens
Round bamboo is easy to be bent at high temperature. However, there’s a dearth research on bending properties of round bamboo in heating state. In...
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Performance evaluation of particle boards treated with fire retardant chemical compositions
Under this study, the particle boards of lops and tops of poplar were prepared using urea formaldehyde resin with 110 °C pressing temperature. One...
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The relationship between the density and the dynamic modulus of elasticity of the date palm stem (Phoenix dactylifera L.)
The purpose of this study is to determine the mechanical property of the date palm stem (DPS) by analyzing the vibrations (BING test) along the...
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Mechanical properties of ply-lam cross-laminated timbers fabricated with lumber and plywood
The mechanical properties of four ply-lam cross-laminated timbers (CLTs) containing a plywood layer were compared with those of glued laminated...
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Comparison of classical beam theory and finite element modelling of timber from fibre orientation data according to knot position and loading type
Timber mechanical properties assessment relies on grading methods that use non-destructive measurements in input, among which fibre orientation gives...
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Relationships between stiffness of material, lamellas and CLT elements with respect to out of plane bending and rolling shear
The use of cross laminated timber (CLT) for construction has increased greatly in recent years and the large volumes of wood used for CLT means that...
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Sexual discrimination and attraction through scents in the water vole, Arvicola terrestris
In mammals, especially rodents, social behaviours, such as parenting, territoriality or mate attraction, are largely based on olfactory communication...
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Evaluation of Health Risks Attributed to Toxic Trace Elements and Selenium in Farmed Mediterranean Mussels from Türkiye and Bulgaria
Farmed mussels accumulate contaminants from their production environment rather than releasing them into water. This study reveals potential health...
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Characterization of randomly oriented strand boards manufactured from juvenile wood of underutilized wood species
The wood-based panel industry in Europe, which is dominated by the use of Norway spruce, will face new challenges due to environmental changes and...
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Machine learning-based non-destructive testing model for high precision and stable evaluation of mechanical properties in bamboo-wood composites
The efficient evaluation of mechanical performance of bamboo-wood composites (BWCs) is an important part for their development and application. To...
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Physico-mechanical and microstructural characteristics of Entandrophragma angolense (edinam) logging residues from different forest sites and their correlations
Entandrophragma angolense branchwood from two natural forests as residue was compared to its stemwood in terms of physical, mechanical, and...
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Physical-mechanical properties of bamboo scrimbers with response to surface layer modification: thermal treatment and resin dosage
Treatment of bamboo defibered sheets is an effective method to increase the performance of bamboo scrimber. To enhance the performance of bamboo...
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Dietary Exposure to Toxic Metals (Cd, Pb and Hg) from Cereals Marketed in Madeira and the Azores
Cereals and cereal-based foods continue to be basic foods in all diets. Despite being known for their high nutritional value; they can also contain...
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The feasibility of adding wood quality traits as selection criteria in the Galician Pinus pinaster Aiton breeding program: case study
Pinus pinaster is a very important species for the Galician wood industry. A genetic breeding program was started in the 1980s to select plus trees...
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Detection of Male Olfactory Information by Female Goats: A Calcium Imaging Approach
In mammals, reproductive function can be modulated by sociosexual factors. In small ruminants such as goats, phenomena such as puberty acceleration...