The Research and Development of COM-PLY Lumber

Robert H. McAlister

doi:10.2737/SE-GTR-53

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The Research and Development of COM-PLY Lumber

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert H. McAlister

Year:

1989

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SE-GTR-53

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-53. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 23 p.

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Abstract

Between 1974 and 1986, a Southeastern Station Research Work Unit developed standards for composite studs, joists, and truss lumber and manufactured and demonstrated the materials. Economic feasibility was considered in every stage of research. Further development is left to industry.

Keywords

Construction lumber, composite lumber, truss lumber, joists, studs, performance standards

Citation

McAlister, Robert H. 1989. The Research and Development of COM-PLY Lumber. Gen. Tech. Rep. SE-53. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 23 p.