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British-Grown Douglas fir: growth rate and density relating to visual grading and strength class attribution

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: BRE Information Paper ; IP 3/14Publication details: Watford BRE 2014Description: 8p. ill 30cmISBN:
  • 9781848063709
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 694.01 $2 18
Summary: Describes research carried out on visual methods to assess the strength of Douglas fir by using the ratio of earlywood to latewood in the growth rings to assess the wood density. The use of Douglas fir in structural applications is also briefly considered.
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Book London BRE publications BRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30075233

Describes research carried out on visual methods to assess the strength of Douglas fir by using the ratio of earlywood to latewood in the growth rings to assess the wood density. The use of Douglas fir in structural applications is also briefly considered.

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