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An Investigation of a Power Assisted Tool (Electrocoup Maxicoup) for Low Pruning of Australian Plantations Part A Literature Review. This report examined the techniques and tools used to p…
FWPA
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This project tested the feasibility of utilising an innovative skeletal timber framing system for housing through a demonstration building; evaluated the potential for enhancing the sys…
FWPA
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In recent years, public perceptions about the relative environmental merits of using wood are being challenged. This led to three research questions addressed in this study. What are the at…
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This project investigated why moisture gradients occur in Australian hardwoods during drying and their affects on the performance of timber in service; and aimed to improve existing techn…
FWPA
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The expenditure in production-oriented forest and forest products research was assessed within Australia for 2001/02 and compared with a series of research expenditure reviews complete…
FWPA
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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…
FWPA
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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…