The effect of edge knots on the strength of Western SPF MSR lumber
Mill visits were conducted to evaluate the effect of Visual Quality Level (VQL) restrictions of edge knots on the yields of Machine Stress Rated (MSR) lumber. This initial study indicated that edge knots contribute significantly to the amount of MSR lumber that is being downgraded because of visu...
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| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/4724 |