Physical and mechanical properties evaluations of a new engineered wood product

Author

Jonathan Michael Linton

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Barnes, Michael H.

Committee Member

Seale, Dan R.

Committee Member

Shmulsky, Rubin

Date of Degree

12-10-2010

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Forest Products

Degree Name

Master of Science

College

College of Forest Resources

Department

Department of Forest Products

Abstract

Finding alternative uses for small diameter raw materials is a critical problem throughout the United States. Insufficient markets for small diameter, southern yellow pine (Pinus spp.) trees from first plantation thinnings are impacting silvicultural practices on millions of acres of land. In western states, the lack of markets for small diameter ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) and lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) creates multiple problems in terms of excess material in the forest. This excess material enhances fire potential and reduces land management practices. This research deals with a new structural composite from small diameter raw logs using a technology called steampressed scrim lumber (SPSL). Mechanical and physical properties were performed and evaluated for each species. This research was conducted to evaluate these properties and to determine the suitability for commercialization.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/15610

Comments

Ponderosa Pine||Lodgepole Pine||Southern Yellow Pine||Mechanical Properties||Steam-Pressed Scrim Lumber

Recommended Citation

Linton, Jonathan Michael, "Physical and mechanical properties evaluations of a new engineered wood product" (2010). Theses and Dissertations. 3534.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/3534