The potential of acoustics to determine family differences for wood quality in a loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) trial

E M Raley; Jennifer H Myszewski; T D Byram

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The potential of acoustics to determine family differences for wood quality in a loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) trial

Formally Refereed

Authors:

E M Raley, Jennifer H Myszewski, T D Byram

Year:

2007

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Proc. 29th Southern Forest Tree Improv. Conf. Galveston, TX: June 19-22. 49-55.

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Abstract

Acoustics have been used to determine wood quality attributes in both standing timber and sawn lumber. Sonic transmission data are collected non-destructively and can act as a surrogate for stiffness, they are directly related to modulus of elasticity (MOE) and closely related to differences in microfibril angle (MFA). Together with wood density, MFA and MOE are the most important wood characteristics that affect solid wood properties.

Keywords

Acoustics, sonic velocity, wood quality, stiffness, MOE, MFA Loblolly pine, Pinus teada L

Citation

Raley, E. M.; Myszewski, J. H.; Byram, T. D. 2007. Potential of acoustics to Determine Family Differences for Wood Quality in a Loblolly Pine (Pinus Taeda L.) Trial. In: Proc. 29th Southern Forest Tree Improv. Conf. Galveston, TX: June 19-22. 49-55.