Performance of Pallets with Hardboard Decks of Varied Density.

Abstract

This paper reports the results of a study investigating the prospect of using hardboard in the construction of shipping pallets. This use would permit more effective use of low-grade wood fiber. Comparisons were made using red oak lumber and hardboard pallets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077433

Entities

People

  • Robert K. Stern

Organizations

  • Forest Products Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Stress
  • Construction
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Forests
  • Impact Tests
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Moisture
  • Moisture Content
  • Physical Properties
  • Resistance
  • Rigidity
  • Ship Decks
  • Stiffness
  • Stresses
  • Test Methods
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Forest Ecology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design