Chapter 8:Properties of red maple laminated veneer lumber

Robert J. Ross; Xiping Wang; Brian K. Brashaw; John W. Forsman; John R. Erickson

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Chapter 8:Properties of red maple laminated veneer lumber

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Authors:

Robert J. Ross, Xiping Wang, Brian K. Brashaw, John W. Forsman, John R. Erickson

Year:

2005

Type:

Book Chapter

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Undervalued hardwoods for engineered materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: Pages 87-92.

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Abstract

The purpose of the work reported in this chapter was to examine the flexural properties of LVL manufactured from ultrasonically rated red maple veneer sheets. The specific objectives were: 1. to determine the flatwise and edgewise bending properties of ½ inch-(1.3-cm-) thick red maple LVL billets, and 2. to examine the relationship between nondestructive parameters of red maple veneer and flexural properties of LVL billets.

Keywords

Ultrasonic testing, flexure, elasticity, veneers, veneering, elastic properties, laminated wood, testing, red maple, LVL, bending strength

Citation

Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Brashaw, Brian K.; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R. 2005. Chapter 8:Properties of red maple laminated veneer lumber. Undervalued hardwoods for engineered materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: Pages 87-92.