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Development of limit states design method for joints with dowel type fasteners. Part 1: Literature Review. This project aimed to develop a limit states design procedure for timber joints un…
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This project investigated the impact of glycerol application, during the early stages of drying, to reduce the incidence of surface checks in Australian hardwood timbers. The project show…
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This review examines the various options available to the sawmiller for treating the sapwood of hardwoods against lyctine borers to protect appearance grade products. The treated product…
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This manual is a set of operations established and conducted to achieve high grade results in product quality and recovery, flexibility, innovation, cost, and competitiveness, through th…
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The aim of this project was to determine if there were any international advances in Machine Stress Grader (MSG) accuracy checking techniques and or procedures that could be adopted/adapte…
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The objectives of this research are as follows: To design and construct microwave applicators suitable for timber modification Establish optimum parameters for MW timber modification De…
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This study reviewed and evaluated the role and performance of fillers and other potential treatments as economical and practical solutions to exposed internal checks in appearance grade s…
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This study identified the major sources of damage to hardwood sawlogs arising from mechanical harvesting and documented “Best Practice” techniques in use to minimize this damage. The stud…