Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1991
Abstract
The strength of solid wood beams is an important property to consider in construction. Such beams do not receive further primary processing after leaving the sawmill, and their quality and strength properties are therefore determined by their initial, primary breakdown at the sawmill. The most efficient means of controlling the quality of solid wood beams is thus at the sawmill level. This paper presents a method of determining the width and depth of solid beams that will maximize breaking load.
Repository Citation
Bullard, Steven H. and Yadama, Vikram, "Optimal width and depth for maximum breaking load of wood beams" (1991). Faculty Publications. 73.
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Bullard, S.H., and V. Yadama. 1991. Optimal width and depth for maximum breaking load of wood beams. Resource Management and Optimization 8(2):67-72.