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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Main Author: Courchene, Terry
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/4724