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Shrinkage of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and red alder as affected by drying conditions

Creator:

Espenas, Leif D., Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory, and Oregon State University. School of Forestry

Abstract:

Moisture content and shrinkage were determined on specimens equilibrated at two conditions for equilibrium moisture content (EMC) at room temperature after the specimens had been dried under a variety of constant temperatures with constant EMC's. Moisture content at room temperature equilibrium was less for specimens dried at high temperature than...

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Technical Report
Drying Oregon white oak lumber

Creator:

Espenas, Leif D., Kozlik, Charles J., and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory

Abstract:

Oregon white oak, Quercus garryana Dougl., could have greater commercial use, but information on its drying properties is lacking. All oaks are difficult to dry, and the initial kiln conditions are important to prevent excessive surface checking and honeycombing. This study illustrated that a maximum dry-bulb temperature of 110 F...

Resource Type:

Technical Report