Bonding kinetics of thermosetting adhesives plays an important role within wood based composites during hot pressing, and in determining appropriate processing schedules for the manufacture of composites. A dynamic me ...

Preservative treatment of whole, wood-based composite products (mainly panels) has disadvantages; problems largely stem from swelling, strength loss, and incomplete or inappropriate penetration during treatment, and dist ...

The dynamics of radio frequency (RF) laminated veneer lumber (LVL) pressing are explored for the purpose of optimizing this process. The RF LVL press at the Albany Trus Joist plant is the focus of this investigation. The ...

Controlling the orientation and spatial distribution of discontinuous fibers in composite materials enables product properties to be tailored to anticipated use. Electric fields are already (albeit rarely) used to aff ...

Efficient use of wood in structural applications depends upon the accuracy with which we can predict the mechanical behavior of members under load. Most methods of lumber grading and laminated beam design depend upon ...

The standard (ASTM) steady-state method for determining the thermal conductivity of insulating materials (like wood based composite materials) is time-consuming, and its use is therefore limited to dry material; moist ...