Forest Products Journal

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Tropical wood product exports from Sri Lanka.
Introduction Sri Lanka possesses an abundance of natural resources that enrich and sustain the lives of its people Forest resources are one such resource, The forestry sector in Sri Lanka is compr . . .

Short- and long-term ground-contact decay efficacies of three copper-organic systems and possible implications for standardizati
Wood products are used extensively in applications where they can be biodegraded by various fungi, insects such as termites, and marine organisms. To prevent this biodegradation, most wood products . . .

Development of melamine modified urea formaldehyde resins based on strong acidic pH catalyzed urea formaldehyde polymer.
Exterior-grade melamine-urea-formaldehyde (MUF) resin adhesives are considered too costly to replace urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins for interior applications. Melamine-modified UF resins with reduced . . .

Selected physical and mechanical properties of resin infused porous carbon composites made from medium density fiberboard.
Converting wood into carbon has been done for centuries, and the products have been used for fuels, adsorbents, and industrial raw materials. Recent studies (Byrne and Nagle 1997a, 1997b) on the pro . . .

Effects of manufacturing parameters on hinoki particleboard bonded with MDI resin.(Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate)
Thinnings cut from trees are estimated to total 5 million [m.sup.3] annually in Japan. Japanese cedar (sugi) and Japanese cypress (hinoki) account for the most common domestic coniferous thinnings. . . .

Evaluating the durability of wood-based panels using thickness swelling results from accelerated aging treatments.
Performance durability is one of the most important properties of wood-based panels used in housing construction (McNatt and Link 1989, Kajita et al. 1991). Shortfalls in the domestic production of . . .

Performance of partially and fully anchored wood-frame shear walls under earthquake loads.
The U.S. Census Bureau (2004a) estimated that $538 billion of new housing would be constructed in the United States in 2004. A large percentage of the 1.3 to 1.5 million homes built annually (U.S. C . . .

Predicting density of green logs using the computed tomography technique.
Wood stiffness or modulus of elasticity (MOE) is one of the most important wood quality attributes which is closely related to wood strength and utility of solid wood products (Zobel and Talbert 198 . . .

Moisture meter correction factors for yellow poplar bark.
Bark has the possibility of being used as an outdoor wall covering. American chestnut (Castenea dentata) and yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) have been used for this purpose. (1) Although bar . . .

Relative moisture content of sorted red oak lumber while air-drying.
The initial moisture content (MC) of green lumber is not uniform. As a result, some of the lumber in a load is dried more slowly than necessary, and some lumber may be over-dried, when the drying sc . . .

Technological process optimization for the pretreatment of solid wood furniture elements.
In the literature on rational design of furniture, numerical optimization algorithms for searching for the best solution in the field of dimensioning of elements and constructional nodes are applied . . .

Assessments of hardwood lumber edging, trimming, and grading practices of small sawmills in West Virginia.
Approximately 20 percent of the hardwood lumber produced must be edged and nearly all lumber must be trimmed (Kline et al. 1990). Over-edging combined with improper trimming methods can result in a . . .

Patterns of hardwood sawmill industry concentration: Tennessee case study, 1979 to 2005.
The forest products industry is important to the Tennessee economy (Young et al. 2007). This industry is dynamic as demonstrated by changes in the hardwood sawmill sector and hardwood lumber product . . .

Comparison of important competitiveness factors for small- to medium-sized forest enterprises.
While much has been written regarding the export activities of sawmills in the United States, little attention has been paid to determining the important transportation and competitiveness factors t . . .

Coming & events.(Calendar)
August 3-6, 2009: 32nd Annual Kiln Drying Short Course, University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. For information contact Harlan Petersen 612-624-3407 or email harlan@urrm.edu. September 6-10, 200 . . .

FPS events.(forest products)(Brief article)(Calendar)
August 4-5, 2009: Woody Biomass Utilization, Bost Conference Center, Mississippi State University, Mississippi. Contact Julie 608-231-1361, ext. 208 or email: conferences@forestprod.org. August 10 . . .

Join us for the 63rd FPS International Convention in Boise.(Forest Products Society)(Calendar)(Conference notes)
[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. Oppo . . .

Cant sawing log positioning optimization: a simulation study.
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 dis . . .

Bending and compression strength of Portuguese Maritime pine small-diameter poles.
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 o . . .

Comparison of value harvested by modified and conventional tree-length systems in the Southeastern United States.
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 e . . .

Needs assessment of the Oregon forest products industry.(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
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 educa . . .

Effects of press sizes on internal steam pressure during particleboard hot-pressing process.
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 . . .

Estimating breakeven prices for Douglas-fir veneer quality logs from stiffness graded stands using acoustic tools.
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 . . .

Capacity of oriented strandboard joints with overdriven nails.
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 c . . .

Localized density effects on fastener holding capacities in wood-based panels. Part 2: cyclic tests.
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 . . .

Effect of different layer structures on some resistance characteristics of high-pressure laminates.
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 . . .

Phytosanitation of railway crossties with a hot borate solution immersion treatment.(Technical Note)
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. Immers . . .

Pasteurization of hemlock by radio frequency heating: a preliminary study.(Technical Note)
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 . . .

High-intensity microwave wood modification for increasing permeability.
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. Imp . . .

Effect of wood moisture content and rod dosage on boron or fluoride movement through Douglas-fir heartwood.
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 c . . .

Potential utilization of plant and fungal extracts for wood protection.
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 environ . . .

Coming events.(Calendar)
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: . . .

Forest Products Society corporate members.
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 FPInnov . . .

New FPS Executive Vice President to begin in April.(BULLETIN BOARD)(Forest Products Society appointed Stefan Bergmann )(Brief ar
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. . . .

FPS member testimonial.(Forest Products Society)(Brief article)
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 produc . . .

Nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood: a worldwide research update.
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 material . . .

The Forest Products Society welcomes the following new members who joined in January 2009.(New Members)(Table)
The Forest Products Society welcomes the following new members who joined in January 2009: Developing Country Members Emine U. Erdogmus Senkron AS International--TURKEY Kugbo Sh . . .

Extracting greater value from subalpine fir: veneer products.
Abstract This paper, which describes an evaluation of the suitability of subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.) for the manufacture of preservative-treated plywood and laminated veneer lum . . .

Extracting greater value from subalpine fir: profiled decking.
Abstract Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.) is the fir species in the spruce-pine-fir (SPF) group harvested in British Columbia and Western Alberta. Due to preferential logging of lodg . . .

Management styles of lumber mill managers in the northern United States.(Statistical data)
Abstract The management styles of chief executives largely determine how firms react to a myriad of challenges and opportunities that arise in the marketplace. The management style of a chief exec . . .

Productivity and costs of an integrated mechanical forest fuel reduction operation in southwest Oregon.(Statistical data)
Abstract Mechanical forest fuel reduction treatments that harvest and extract small, non-merchantable trees are often integrated into commercial thinning operations. Harvesting system feasibility . . .

Changes in Appalachian hardwood lumber exporter practices, 1989-2002.(Survey)(Statistical data)
Abstract Two surveys of hardwood lumber mills across the Appalachian region were conducted to assess the practices of hardwood lumber exporters-one in 1989 and one in 2002. The study examined chan . . .

Classification of structural timber by decision trees--a comparison to the certified method.(Statistical data)
Abstract This work is an example of how to adapt a classification method, in this case a classification tree, to the present standardized method for the development of settings for strength-gradin . . .

Impact of stand density on the quality and value of 35-year-old loblolly pine plantation sawtimber: a case study.
Abstract This paper provides insights into the impact of stand density on the quality or value of sawtimber from 35-year-old loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) plantation stands. The sample stands had . . .

Assessment of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for classification of preservative in CCA treated lumber.
Abstract In many parts of the world, efforts are being made to recycle chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated materials. While positive steps have been taken to identify CCA-treated lumber in the . . .

Effect of moisture content and density on the mechanical properties of veneer-bamboo zephyr composites.(Statistical data)
Abstract This research investigated the effect of moisture content (MC) and density on the mechanical properties of veneer-bamboo zephyr composites. Five-ply veneer-bamboo zephyr composites were m . . .

Sawing frozen wood with narrow kerf saws: energy and quality effects.
Abstract Cutting resistance when sawing with narrow kerf saws can be influenced by the moisture content and temperature of the wood and the feed speed. In this study, experiments were conducted us . . .

Evaluation of oriented strandboard and plywood subjected to severe relative humidity and temperature conditions.
Abstract Oriented strandboard (OSB) and plywood was exposed to treatments of no protection, nonfilm-building coating (lasur), and film-building (painted) protection to study their physical and mec . . .

Graduating student directory.(Emmanuel K. Sackey of University of British Columbia)(Ian M. Chestnut of University of Idaho)(Char
This Directory includes names and brief summaries of the academic and work experience of graduating Student Members of the Forest Products Society. This annual Directory is provided by the Society a . . .

Coming events.(forest industry meetings and training)(Calendar)
May 7, 2009: Lean Thinking Workshop, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Extension in conjunction with the Depart . . .