The influence of conditioning on internal checking of high-temperature dried Pacific Coast hemlock
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of steam conditioning immediately after drying to reduce internal checking resulting from high-temperature drying of Pacific Coast hemlock lumber. Three different levels of conditioning time, 2, 4 and 6 hours, were carried out on 2 inches w...
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| Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/29750 |