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  • Improving wood strength and stiffness through viscoelastic thermal compression

    Creator:
    O'Connor, John P.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this research project was to increase the density, strength, and stiffness of two low to medium-density diffuse-porous hardwood species. Wood used in this study was processed using a method of wood densification known as “Viscoelastic Thermal Compression” (VTC). The VTC process is a three phase treatment which...
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    Masters Thesis
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    mechanical properties of the wood may be modified, such as strength and stiffness. Densification of the

  • Copper compounds for durable composites : effects on material properties

    Creator:
    Vidrine, Cheney L.
    Abstract:
    The effects of incorporation of selected biocides on physical and mechanical properties of aspen strandboard were assessed using five copper-based preservatives or zinc borate at three retention levels. Tebuconazole or 4,5-dichloro-2-N-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (DCOI) were added as co-biocides to selective copper-based treatments. Mold box tests showed that only panels treated with DCOI...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Pressure treatment of wood composites is generally limited to glued laminated wood (glue-lams), laminated