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 statistical and/or
empirical techniques in which averaged properties for complete
members are derived. A knowledge of...
Oriented strand board is a panel product used in
structural applications in home construction much like
plywood, yet little is known of the effect of temperature and
moisture content on its performance. The objective of this
study is to study these effects on oriented strand board and
for comparative purposes...