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Utilization of ground peanut husk as an alternative fiber material for particleboard

Creator:: Newton, Jacob A.
Abstract:: This research examined the potential for using peanut husk as a fiber alternative to wood in the production of melamine-formaldehyde (MF) particleboard. MF resin was used to produce panels with one, three, six, nine or 12 percent resin contents. Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Internal Bond (IB)...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell This research examined the potential for using peanut husk as a fiber

The Effect of Sill Height on Decay in Air-Seasoning Crossties

Creator:: Rogers, Leon R.
Abstract:: The sustainable use of wood for rail ties requires chemical treatment to increase service life and maintain structural integrity. Treatment can only be applied after lengthy air-seasoning to reduce moisture content in wood, but seasoning leaves ties exposed to attack by decay fungi for up to a year. One factor...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ___________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell The sustainable use of wood for rail ties requires chemical

Reassessment of Grading Criteria with Respect to the Flexural Properties of Douglas-fir Crossarms

Creator:: Anderson, Christopher H.
Abstract:: Wood plays a key role in modern electrical infrastructure; crossarms and power poles utilize the high strength to weight ratio, availability and low cost of wood to facilitate the access of power to millions of Americans. However, wood presents a variety of challenges as a material. In structural applications, one...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell Andre Barbosa Wood plays a key role in modern electrical

Application of Infrared Spectroscopy for Determination of Wood Natural Durability

Creator:: Lipeh, Shahlinney
Abstract:: Natural durability remains one of the most attractive characteristics of wood, and helps wood obtain a premium price. A worldwide shift towards the use of younger trees from intensively managed forests has created greater concerns about wood quality, especially the wood’s resistance to fungi and insects. Wood durability is assessed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell Natural durability remains one of the most attractive characteristics of

Characterization of Fungal Communities in Selected Wood Species by Field Exposure Tests

Creator:: Torres-Andrade, Paola A.
Abstract:: Fungi are the primary biological agents of wood deterioration and cause major economic losses of wood products globally. Wood in outdoor applications tends to remain wet for extended time periods, making it susceptible to fungal attack. Understanding the factors involved in fungal colonization of wood is important for developing improved...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell

Effect of Hole Edge Distance on Strength of Through-Bored Utility Poles

Creator:: Romanaggi, Bennett T.
Abstract:: There are over 130 million wood poles supporting electrical transmission and distribution lines in the U.S. The vast majority of these poles are preservative treated to prolong their useful life. In some cases, however, the depth of treatment is relatively shallow, leaving a deep zone of moderately durable, untreated heartwood....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell Arijit Sinha There are over 130 million wood poles supporting

Potential for Using Boron Compounds with Differing Water Solubilities in Pastes for Remedial Treatment of Utility Poles

Creator:: Uysal, Selim
Abstract:: Boron and boron compounds have been long used for pressure treatment, dip-diffusion, and remedial treatments of wood because of their proven efficacy against fungi and insects. These materials are especially attractive because their high water solubility promotes deeper penetration into wood. Other useful properties of boron include its neutral pH,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell

Phytosanitation of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) logs to mitigate the risk of artificially disseminating Phytophthora ramorum within the global trade of timber

Creator:: Hulbert, Joseph M.
Abstract:: Phytophthora ramorum is a plant pathogen that was accidentally introduced to the United States. This invasive microorganism has killed over a million trees in California and Oregon, and continues to spread to new areas. Diseased areas have been nationally quarantined to prevent further spread and more than ninety countries include...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joseph M. Hulbert for the degree of Master of Science in Wood Science

Development of a test method for assessing water repellency and derived physical stability of preservative systems for railroad ties

Creator:: Beck, H. Greeley
Abstract:: Resistance to moisture uptake is an important attribute of some wood preservatives and can help reduce moisture cycling that leads to the development of deep checks. While the potential for preservative treatments to help improve wood/moisture interactions is acknowledged, there are no tests that specifically evaluate this performance parameter. Checking...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell Resistance to moisture uptake is an important attribute of some wood

Effects of best management practices on copper migration from Douglas-fir lumber treated with ACZA, CA or ACQ

Creator:: Ye, Min
Abstract:: Copper is the most common ingredient in waterborne preservatives and provides excellent activity against most fungi and insects. However, issues associated with copper migration from treated wood have created increasing concerns about potential risks to non-target organisms in surrounding environments, especially those in sensitive aquatic environments. Various Best Management Practices...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell Copper is the most common ingredient in waterborne preservatives and

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Utilization of ground peanut husk as an alternative fiber material for particleboard

The Effect of Sill Height on Decay in Air-Seasoning Crossties

Reassessment of Grading Criteria with Respect to the Flexural Properties of Douglas-fir Crossarms

Application of Infrared Spectroscopy for Determination of Wood Natural Durability

Characterization of Fungal Communities in Selected Wood Species by Field Exposure Tests

Effect of Hole Edge Distance on Strength of Through-Bored Utility Poles

Potential for Using Boron Compounds with Differing Water Solubilities in Pastes for Remedial Treatment of Utility Poles

Phytosanitation of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) logs to mitigate the risk of artificially disseminating Phytophthora ramorum within the global trade of timber

Development of a test method for assessing water repellency and derived physical stability of preservative systems for railroad ties

Effects of best management practices on copper migration from Douglas-fir lumber treated with ACZA, CA or ACQ

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