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Wood property genetic parameter estimation from first-generation Douglas-fir progeny tests
Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco) is the most important commercial timber species in the United States Pacific Northwest (US PNW)....
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Selection history affects very early expression of wood properties in Pinus radiata
Trees in breeding programmes are often selected at 1/4–1/3 of rotation, called ‘early selection’, which is typically between 8 and 10 years in...
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Toward the modelling of laminated veneer lumber stiffness and the influence of the number of plies
This research paper studies the influence that the number of plies has on the identification of the mechanical properties of poplar Laminated Veneer...
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Comparing the suitability of domestic spruce, beech, and poplar wood for high-strength densified wood
Regarding mechanics, wood is one of the most efficient materials available. Due to its unique combination of composite and cellular microstructure,...
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Potential alternatives for Norway spruce wood: a selection based on defect-free wood properties
Key messageThe application of material selection principles uncovered eight possible alternative tree species (two deciduous and six coniferous...
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Wood modification with nanoparticles fortified polymeric resins for producing nano-wood composites: a review
Wood is one of the renewable building materials which can meet the increased global demand for sustainable materials. However, the wood-based sector...
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Effect of thermal modification of wood particles for wood-PLA composites on properties of filaments, 3D-printed parts and injection moulded parts
This paper describes the development and characterisation of wood-filled polylactic acid (PLA) composite filaments for application in fused filament...
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Nanomaterials to Improve Fire Properties in Wood and Wood-Based Composite Panels
Nanotechnology has already become the frontier of the twenty-first century. It plays the role of a scientific platform joining together various...
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Experimental assessment and numerical analysis of a shear specimen for wood adhesive fiber composites
This study investigated the shear strength of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-wood bonds based on the experimental results of a specific type of test...
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Surface modification of wood and its effect on the interfacial bonding properties of cement-based wood composites
In order to increase the service life of waste wood and improve its bonding ability with cement mortar, in this study, cement-based wood composites...
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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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A review on the quality of wood from agroforestry systems
Agroforestry systems (AFS) are an established and well-documented practice with widely recognized economic, social, and ecosystem benefits. However,...
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Characterisation of hygroelastic properties of compression and opposite wood found in branches of Norway spruce
The differential swelling seen between softwood opposite wood (OW) and its neighbouring compression wood (CW) developed in branches prompts several...
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Bending responses of self-sha** wood bilayers: comparison between adsorption and desorption processes
Inspired by biological materials, the self-sha** wood composites induced by relative humidity (RH) have been investigated over the last decade. In...
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Improving the flame retardancy of furfurylated wood by introducing DOPO
Poor dimensional stability, sensitivity to microorganisms, and flammability restrict the application of wood in certain areas where these properties...
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Models to predict the radial variation of stiffness, strength, and density in planted noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar in Great Britain
Key messageThis study compares the measured radial variation in wood stiffness, strength, and density of noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock,...
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A review of the effect of fertilization on the wood properties of Pinus trees
The use of intensive silviculture to increase forest productivity in commercial plantations will undoubtedly persist into the future. This review...
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Evaluation method for embedment stiffness of metal washers in bolted timber joints using torque gradient and nut factor
Assessing the residual performance of timber joints affected by decay is important for seismic diagnosis and reinforcement of timber structures. This...
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Responses of wood formation to bending: a matter of dose and sensitivity adjustments
Key messageRepeated bending stimulations applied on poplar stem drives wood formation toward egg-shaped cross sections, thicker fiber cell walls and...
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Relating estimates of wood properties of birch to stem form, age and species
Birch has long suffered from a lack of active forest management, leading many researchers to use material without a detailed management history. Data...
