Robert H. Falk, PhD

Treesearch Publications

• Robert H. Falk, James Bridwell, Tom Williamson, Todd Black. 2019. Development of a ready-to-assemble tornado shelter from cross-laminated timber (CLT): impact and wind pressure testing
• Robert H. Falk, James Bridwell, Christopher Adam Senalik, Marshall Begel. 2018. Residential tornado safe room from commodity wood products – impact and wind pressure testing
• Robert H. Falk, James Bridwell. 2018. Residential tornado safe room from commodity wood products – design and development
• Robert H. Falk, Deepak Shrestha. 2016. Wind pressure testing of tornado safe room components made from wood
• Robert H. Falk, James Bridwell. 2016. Development of a tornado safe room door from wood Products: door design and impact testing
• Robert H. Falk, James Bridwell, John C. Hermanson. 2015. Residential Tornado Safe Rooms from Commodity Wood Products: Wall Development and Impact Testing
• John J. Janowiak, Robert H. Falk, Brad A. Gething, John A. Tsirigotis. 2014. Mechanical Performance of Nail-Laminated Posts Manufactured from Reclaimed Chromated Copper Arsenate-Treated Decking Lumber
• Robert H. Falk, Steven Cramer, James W. Evans. 2013. Framing Lumber from Building Removal: How do We Best Utilize This Untapped Structural Resource?
• Richard Bergman, Robert H. Falk, Hongmei Gu, Thomas R. Napier, Jamie Meil. 2013. Life-Cycle Energy and GHG Emissions for New and Recovered Softwood Framing Lumber and Hardwood Flooring Considering End-of-Life Scenarios
• Richard Bergman, Hongmei Gu, Thomas R. Napier, James Salazar, Robert H. Falk. 2012. Life Cycle Primary Energy and Carbon Analysis of Recovering Softwood Framing Lumber and Hardwood Flooring for Reuse
• David B. McKeever, Robert H. Falk. 2012. Generation and Recovery of Solid Wood Waste in the U.S.
• Robert H. Falk. 2012. North American Wood Waste Forum: Summary of Group Feedback, 2-3, 2012
• Robert H. Falk, Colin Felton, Babak Mirzaei, Mehdi Tajvidi. 2011. Stress-relaxation behavior of lignocellulosic high-density polyethlene composites
• Richard Bergman, Hongmei Gu, Robert H. Falk, Thomas R. Napier. 2010. Using reclaimed lumber and wood flooring in construction : measuring environmental impact using life-cycle inventory analysis
• Robert H. Falk. 2010. Wood as a sustainable building material
• Mehdi Tajvidi, Nazanin Motie, Ghonche Rassam, Robert H. Falk, Colin Felton. 2010. Mechanical performance of hemp fiber polypropylene composites at different operating temperatures
• Robert H. Falk. 2009. Wood as a sustainable building material
• Mehdi Tajvidi, Mokhtar Feizmand, Robert H. Falk, Colin Felton. 2009. Effect of cellulose fiber reinforcement on the temperature dependent mechanical performance of nylon 6
• Brad A. Gething, John J. Janowiak, Robert H. Falk. 2009. Assessment of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for classification of preservative in CCA-treated lumber
• Robert H. Falk, Derek Maul, Steven Cramer, James W. Evans, Victoria Herian. 2008. Engineering properties of douglas-fir lumber reclaimed from deconstructed buildings
• John J. Janowiak, Robert H. Falk, Jeffery D. Kimmel. 2007. Feasibility of producing value-added wood products from reclaimed hemlock lumber
• Mehdi Tajvidi, Robert H. Falk, John C. Hermanson. 2005. Time–temperature superposition principle applied to a kenaf-fiber/high-density polyethylene composite
• Robert H. Falk. 2005. Feasibility of using building deconstruction at Wisconsin’s Badger Army Ammunition Plant : salvaging lumber for reuse in low-income home construction
• Thomas R. Napier, Robert H. Falk, George B. Guy, Susan Drodz. 2005. Regulatory and policy issues for reuse and remanufacture of wood materials coated with lead-based paint
• Robert H. Falk, John J. Janowiak, Stephen D. Cosper, Susan A. Drozdz. 2005. Remilling of salvaged wood siding coated with lead-based paint. Part 1, Lead exposure
• John J. Janowiak, Robert H. Falk, Brian W. Beakler, Richard G. Lampo, Thomas R. Napier. 2005. Remilling of salvaged wood siding coated with lead-based paint. Part 2, Wood product yield
• David B. McKeever, Robert H. Falk. 2004. Woody residues and solid waste wood available for recovery in the United States, 2002
• Mehdi Behzad, Medhi Tajvidi, Ghanbar Ehrahimi, Robert H. Falk. 2004. Dynamic mechanical analysis of compatibilizer effect on the mechanical properties of wood flour/high-density polyethylene composites
• Thomas Lundin, Steven M. Cramer, Robert H. Falk, Colin Felton. 2004. Accelerated weathering of natural fiber-filled polyethylene composites
• Jerrold Winandy, H. Michael Barnes, Robert H. Falk. 2004. Summer temperatures of roof assemblies using western redcedar, wood-thermoplastic composite, or fiberglass shingles
• Robert H. Falk, G. Bradley Guy. 2004. Directory of wood-framed building deconstruction and reused wood building materials companies, 2004
• Robert H. Falk, David B. McKeever. 2004. Recovering wood for reuse and recycling : a United States perspective
• Mehdi Tajvidi, Robert H. Falk, John C. Hermanson, Colin Felton. 2003. Influence of natural fibers on the phase transitions in high-density polyethylene composites using dynamic mechanical analysis
• Thomas Lundin, Robert H. Falk, Colin Felton. 2002. Accelerated weathering of natural fiber-thermoplastic composites : effects of ultraviolet exposure on bending strength and stiffness
• Robert H. Falk, Daniel J. Vos, Steven M. Cramer, Brent W. English. 2001. Performance of fasteners in wood flour-thermoplastic composite panels
• David W. Green, Robert H. Falk, Scott F. Lantz. 2001. Effect of heart checks on flexural properties of reclaimed 6 by 8 Douglas-fir timbers
• Robert H. Falk, Colin Felton, Thomas Lundin. 2000. Effects of weathering on color loss of natural fiber : thermoplastic composites
• Robert H. Falk, David Green, Douglas R. Rammer, Scott F. Lantz. 2000. Engineering evaluation of 55-year-old timber columns recycled from an industrial military building
• Robert Ross, Roy F. Pellerin, Norbert Volny, William W. Salsig, Robert H. Falk. 2000. Stress wave timing nondestructive evaluation tools for inspecting historic structures: a guide for use and interpretation
• Edmond P. Saliklis, Robert H. Falk. 2000. Correlating off-axis tension tests to shear modulus of wood-based panels
• Robert J. Ross, Roy F. Pellerin, Norbert Volny, William W. Salsig, Robert H. Falk. 1999. Inspection of timber bridges using stress wave timing nondestructive evaluation tools: a guide for use and interpretation
• Robert H. Falk, David Green. 1999. Stress grading of recycled lumber and timber
• Kjell Solli, Erik Aasheim, Robert H. Falk. 1992. The strength of Norwegian glued laminated beams
• Lawrence A. Soltis, Robert H. Falk. 1992. Seismic performance of low-rise wood buildings

• Washington State University, Ph.D., Structural Engineering, 1986
• Michigan Technological University, M.S., Civil Engineering, 1983
• California Polytechnic State University, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1978