Strength Properties of Blue-Stained Wood from Beetle-Killed Southern Pine Timber,

Abstract

Heavily blue-stained clear wood specimens sawn from beetle-killed southern pine were found to be weaker in toughness, flexure and compression than those from healthy trees. The longer the time after foliage fade of the infested trees, the greater the strength loss. When grading rules were applied conservatively, in-grade strength properties of full-size beams of the infested material were comparable to those from healthy trees. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADP000685

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  • Geza Ifju
  • Thomas E. Mclain

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  • Virginia Tech

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