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  • 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
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    ). The VTC process is a three phase treatment which incorporates saturated steam treatment, mechanical