ASTM Committee D-7 : Wood : promoting safety and standardization for 100 years

David W. Green; Robert L. Ethington

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ASTM Committee D-7 : Wood : promoting safety and standardization for 100 years

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Authors:

David W. Green, Robert L. Ethington

Year:

2004

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Forest products journal. Vol. 54, no. 9 (Sept. 2004): Pages 8-18

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Abstract

In October 2004, Committee D-7 on Wood of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is celebrating 100 years of contributions to the safe and efficient use of wood as a building material. Born during a period of rapid social, economic, and technological change, the Committee faced controversial issues and the challenge of a changing forest resource. This article highlights the technical and economic challenges we have faced over the years, discusses some of the controversial decisions, and speculates on future challenges.

Keywords

Wood resources, standardization, safety, wood products, ASTM, American Society for Testing and Materials

Citation

Green, David W.; Ethington, Robert L. 2004. ASTM Committee D-7 : Wood : promoting safety and standardization for 100 years. Forest products journal. Vol. 54, no. 9 (Sept. 2004): Pages 8-18