The Challenge of Strength Grading UK Hardwoods
Journal Article
Cramer, M. (in press)
The Challenge of Strength Grading UK Hardwoods. Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov. Series II: Forestry, Wood Industry, Agricultural Food Engineering, 16(65)(3), 39-52. https://doi.org/10.31926/but.fwiafe.2023.16.65.3.3
Recent research in Europe is bringing a wider range of wood species to the construction market as structural timber and glue laminated products. This option would also open ma...
Models to predict the radial variation of stiffness, strength, and density in planted noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar in Great Britain
Journal Article
Gil-Moreno, D., MClean, J. P., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2023)
Models to predict the radial variation of stiffness, strength, and density in planted noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar in Great Britain. Annals of Forest Science, 80, Article 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-023-01214-7
Key message: This study compares the measured radial variation in wood stiffness, strength, and density of noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar by ...
The relationship between bending and tension strength of Irish and UK spruce and pine
Journal Article
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., O'Ceallaigh, C., & Harte, A. M. (2022)
The relationship between bending and tension strength of Irish and UK spruce and pine. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 80, 585-596. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-022-01787-6
The correct characterisation of wood properties is fundamental for the best utilisation of resources. In Europe, grading is defined by strength classes that are determined bas...