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View article: Improving quality of seasoned Tasmanian eucalypt timbers
Improving quality of seasoned Tasmanian eucalypt timbers Open
The initial purpose of this thesis was to optimise kiln predrying times, without increasing the levels of drying degrade, for 25mm thick regrowth Eucalyptus obliqua using KilnSched scheduling program. The first trial conducted involved the…
View article: Impact of continuous drying method on drying quality of southern pine sawn timber
Impact of continuous drying method on drying quality of southern pine sawn timber Open
The continuous drying of timber is attracting increasing international interest for softwood drying because of several reported advantages, e.g., improved energy efficiency and improved grade recovery. This study aimed to investigate the i…
View article: Mass transfer properties of Acacia mangium plantation woodt
Mass transfer properties of Acacia mangium plantation woodt Open
This study investigated the mass transfer properties (permeability and mass diffusivity) in the longitudinal, radial and tangential directions of plantation-grown Acacia mangium in VinhPhuc province,northeast, Vietnam. These properties wil…
View article: Time dependent moisture driven backout of nailplates: experimental investigations and numerical predictions
Time dependent moisture driven backout of nailplates: experimental investigations and numerical predictions Open
View article: Assessment of the application of a SMART THUMPER™ as a low-cost and portable device used for stiffness estimation of timber products
Assessment of the application of a SMART THUMPER™ as a low-cost and portable device used for stiffness estimation of timber products Open
Non-destructive evaluation methods for timber stiffness are gaining increased interest as an alternative to static testing since they can be fast, cost-effective, and transportable, as well as non-destructive. The objective of this study w…
View article: Processing parameters optimization of cotton stalk (Gossypium hirsutum L.) particleboards with emulsifiable polymeric isocyanate adhesive
Processing parameters optimization of cotton stalk (Gossypium hirsutum L.) particleboards with emulsifiable polymeric isocyanate adhesive Open
The compaction behavior of cotton stalk particle mats, temperature profile inside the particle mats, and influence of surface particle size were studied relative to the properties of three-layered cotton stalk particleboards. Modulus of ru…
View article: Homogenous particleboard made from whole cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) stalk agricultural waste: Optimisation of particle size and influence of cotton residue on performance
Homogenous particleboard made from whole cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) stalk agricultural waste: Optimisation of particle size and influence of cotton residue on performance Open
The objective of this research was to characterize the cotton stalk resource. This paper also focused on the manufacturing of formaldehyde-free particleboards using whole cotton stalk. The effects of opening particle sizes and cotton ball …
View article: Advancing enhanced wood manufacturing industries in Laos and Australia - PML Easbeam Study Tour
Advancing enhanced wood manufacturing industries in Laos and Australia - PML Easbeam Study Tour Open
This study tour was undertaken as a component of VALTIP 3 Activity 3.2 of Objective 3 (Develop and conduct formal and informal training programs for industry) in the ACIAR co-funded aid project FST/2016/151 Advancing enhanced wood manufact…
View article: Comparison of test methods for the determination of delamination in glued laminated timber
Comparison of test methods for the determination of delamination in glued laminated timber Open
Engineered wood products are becoming more prevalent in the residential and commercial construction industries and need to be regulated by standards that ensure their classification and performance requirements. The applicable standard in …
View article: Improving the adhesion of high-density softwoods with isocyanate based adhesives through surface incision
Improving the adhesion of high-density softwoods with isocyanate based adhesives through surface incision Open
Glue laminated timber is currently manufactured using classical adhesives such as resorcinol formaldehyde and phenol resorcinol formaldehyde. These are proven structural adhesives; however their long cure times and rising costs are creatin…
View article: Radial permeability of the hybrid pine (Pinus elliottii × Pinus caribaea) in Australia
Radial permeability of the hybrid pine (Pinus elliottii × Pinus caribaea) in Australia Open
The radial permeability (gas and liquid) of the hybrid pine (Pinus elliottii var. elliottii [PEE] × Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis [PCH]) was investigated for wood samples collected from 30 trees that were 19 years of age and represented …
View article: The influences of particle sizes on performance of biodegradable wood plastic composites manufactured from lingo-cellulosic agricultural waste
The influences of particle sizes on performance of biodegradable wood plastic composites manufactured from lingo-cellulosic agricultural waste Open
Limited supply of wood products and at the same time high demand driven by ongoing population growth is motivating research into new sources of raw material in an attempt to reduce pressure on forest resources. Cotton stalk waste is a pote…
View article: Potential of Veneer Peeled from Young Eucalypts in Laos
Potential of Veneer Peeled from Young Eucalypts in Laos Open
In Laos and neighboring countries, opportunities exist for the production of engineered wood products such as plywood and laminated veneer lumber to supply the rapid growth of construction, furnishing, and joinery activities. The objective…
View article: Finite element analysis of stress-related degrade during drying of Corymbia citriodora and Eucalyptus obliqua
Finite element analysis of stress-related degrade during drying of Corymbia citriodora and Eucalyptus obliqua Open