Authors: |
Timothy D. Faust, Robert H. McAlister, Peter J. Stewart, Frederick W. Cubbage, Philip A. Araman |
Year: |
1991 |
Type: |
Scientific Journal |
Station: |
Southern Research Station |
Source: |
Proceedings, ASAE Winter Meeting, 1991. pp. 2-24. |
Abstract
The forest resource base in the Southeast is rapidly changing. Dwindling reserves of high quality pine sawlogs will provide incentive to utilize low-density hardwoods such as yellow-poplar and sweetgum for structural lumber. Inventories of sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua, L.) and yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera, L.) are currently high and growth is exceeding removals. The mechanical properties and their relationships are presented. Suitability for machine stress rating is also discussed.
Citation
Faust, Timothy D.; McAlister, Robert H.; Stewart, Peter J.; Cubbage, Frederick W.; Araman, Philip A. 1991. Potential Utilization of Sweetgum for Structural Lumber. Proceedings, ASAE Winter Meeting, 1991. pp. 2-24.