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Creator:: Scheffer, T. C., Morrell, Jeffrey J., and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Abstract:: Naturally durable woods have a variety of commercial uses. Natural resistance to decay has been evaluated in field and laboratory tests of wood from many species, but there are few places where commercial wood users can find comparative assessments of natural durability. In this report, previous studies have been used...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Forestry Research Contribution 22 November 1998 Natural Durability of WooD: a WorlDWiDe CheCklist of

Creator:: Johnson, James W. and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Abstract:: Joints were fabricated from different combinations of untreated and fire-retardant- treated (FRT) Douglas-fir dimension lumber and 3/8-inch plywood. Eight types of fasteners and three fire-retardant treatments were tested. Joint specimens were exposed 2 and 7 years in cold, standard, and warm-humid conditions, then tested in lateral bearing. Best overall performance...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: wood and exposed in cold and standard conditions were as good as results obtained from untreated

Creator:: Graham, R. D. (Robert D.), Wilson, M. M., Oteng-Amoako, A., and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: accompanied by deterioration of wood, causes loss of strength to the joint and to the structural integrity of

Creator:: Morrell, Jeffrey J. and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Abstract:: The specification, inspection, and remedial treatment of utility poles are addressed. Included are discussions of enhancing specifications for improved performance, techniques for detecting decay and other defects, and chemical treatments available for arresting decay of poles in service.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Forestry Research Contribution 15 October 1996 Wood Pole Maintenance Manual (1996 Edition) by J.J

Creator:: Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory and Scheffer, T. C.
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: ., editor. 1973. Wood Deterioration and Its Prevention by Preservative Treatments. Volume I, Volume II

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