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  • Computed tomography analysis of wood-adhesive bonds

    Creator:
    Modzel, Günter Georg Rolf
    Abstract:
    The importance of wood bonding increased in the last decades due to the increased usage of wood composites whose performance depends to a large extent on the adhesive penetration and subsequent bonding of the adherends. The presented research used XMT (x-ray microtomography) to perform a non-destructive, threedimensional analysis of the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Bending property enhancement of wood strand composite using viscoelastic thermal compression

    Creator:
    Rathi, Vardan M.
    Abstract:
    The fundamental intent of the study was to develop an innovative wood-strand composite for use in structural applications. Plantation grown, low density, hybrid poplar was used in the study which was found to be appropriate for the underlying Viscoelastic Thermal Compression (VTC) process. Wood modified by this process has high...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Strand Composite using Viscoelastic Thermal Compression. Abstract approved: Frederick A

  • 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...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    : Frederick A. Kamke The objective of this research project was to increase the density, strength

  • 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...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Jeffery J. Morrell Frederick A. Kamke The effects of incorporation of selected biocides

  • Chemical modification of wood : dimensional stabilization of viscoelastic thermal compressed wood

    Creator:
    Gabrielli, Christopher P.
    Abstract:
    The tendency of wood to shrink and swell with changing moisture content remains as one of the most significant challenges to using wood in its many applications. Viscoelastic Thermal Compression (VTC) has been shown to significantly increase the density, strength and stiffness of wood. However, dimensional stability is still a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Frederick A. Kamke The tendency of wood to shrink and swell with changing moisture