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2. Estimating the density of coast Douglas-fir wood samples at different moisture contents using medical X-ray computed tomography
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Osborne, Nathaniel L., Høibø, Ølav A., and Maguire, Douglas A.
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- 2016
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3. Modelling the variability of density and bending properties of Norway spruce structural timber
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Fischer, Carolin, Vestol, Geir I., and Hoibo, Olav
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Spruce -- Mechanical properties ,Specific gravity -- Models ,Earth sciences - Abstract
Density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and bending strength (MOR) are important properties of structural timber, and knowledge about the variability of these properties is important to make efficient use of the timber. To utilize such information in the production of structural timber, the information must be available before sawing. This study presents models describing the variability of density and bending properties of Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst) boards within individual trees, as well as among trees and stands, based on geographical data and forest inventory data including external tree measurements. The models were based on 1551 boards from 17 sites in Southern Norway, Eastern Norway, and Trendelag. Important variables describing variation in density, MOE, and MOR between sites were site index and elevation. For density, latitude gave additional information. Age, diameter at breast height, and longitudinal position within the tree were the most important variables at the tree level. The models explained major parts of the site variance of all properties, and for MOR, they explained a substantial part of the variance due to trees. In addition to being used for predicting the properties of structural timber from current forest resources, the models also provide information that can be used to predict the effects of silviculture on timber properties in future forest stands. Key words: MOE, MOR, density, geographical data, forest inventory data. La densite, le module d'elasticite (MOE) et le module de rupture (MOR) sont des proprietes importantes du bois et il est primordial de connaitre la variabilite de ces proprietes pour utiliser efficacement le bois. Afin d'utiliser cette information dans la production de bois de charpente, l'information doit etre disponible avant de scier le bois. Cette etude presente des modeles qui decrivent la variabilite de la densite et des proprietes de planches d'epicea commun (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) en flexion, dans un arbre ainsi qu'entre les arbres et les peuplements sur la base de donnees geographiques et d'inventaire forestier, incluant des mesures dendrometriques. Les modeles ont ete developpes a partir 1551 planches provenant de 17 stations dans le sud et l'est de la Norvege et du Trendelag. Les variables importantes qui decrivent la variation de la densite, du MOE et du MOR entre les stations sont l'indice de qualite de station et l'altitude. Dans le cas de la densite, la latitude apporte de l'information additionnelle. L'age, le dhp et la position longitudinale dans l'arbre sont les variables les plus importantes a l'echelle de l'arbre. Les modeles expliquent la majeure partie de la variance de toutes les proprietes due a la station; et dans le cas du MOR elles expliquent une part importante de la variance due aux arbres. En plus d'etre utilises pour predire les proprietes du bois de charpente a partir des ressources forestieres courantes, les modeles fournissent aussi de l'information qui peut servir a predire les effets de la sylviculture sur les proprietes du bois dans les futurs peuplements forestiers. [Traduit par la Redaction] Mots-cles: MOE, MOR, densite, donnees geographiques, donnees d'inventaire forestier., Introduction For species in Europe, density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and bending strength (MOR) vary significantly both between regions (Ranta-Maunus 2009) and within regions (Foslie 1985; Foslie and Moen 1968; [...]
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- 2016
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4. Models of knot characteristics in young coastal US Douglas-fir: are the effects of tree and site data visibly rendered in the annual ring width pattern at breast height?
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Hoibo, Olav and Turnblom, Eric C.
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Dimensions (Measurement) -- Analysis ,Douglas fir -- Research ,Wood -- Research -- Mechanical properties ,Business ,Forest products industry - Abstract
Abstract The large variation in knot characteristics within and between trees and stands makes proper interpretation of wood properties in the different steps along the forest--to--forest product conversion chain difficult [...]
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- 2017
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5. Building material preferences with a focus on wood in urban housing: durability and environmental impacts
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Hoibo, Olav, Hansen, Eric, and Nybakk, Erlend
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Dwellings ,Housing ,Environmental impact analysis ,Earth sciences - Abstract
As societies urbanize, a growing proportion of the global population and an increasing number of housing units will be needed in urban areas. High-rise buildings and environmentally friendly, renewable materials must play important roles in sustainable urban development. To achieve this, it is imperative that policy makers, planners, architects, and construction companies understand consumer preferences. We use data from urban dwellers in the Oslo region of Norway to develop an understanding of material preferences in relation to environmental attitudes and knowledge about wood. We emphasise wood compared with other building materials in various applications (structural, exterior, and interior) within urban apartment blocks. We use 503 responses from a web panel. Our findings show that Oslo area consumers tend to prefer materials other than wood in various applications in apartment blocks, especially structural applications. Still, some respondent prefer wood, including some applications in apartment blocks where wood is currently not commonly used. The best target for wood- based urban housing includes younger people who have strong environmental values. As environmental attitudes evolve in society and a greater proportion of consumers search out environmentally friendly product alternatives, the opportunities for wood to gain market share will most likely increase. Key words: consumer preferences, wood, building materials, urban building, environment, durability. A mesure que les societes s'urbanisent, une proportion grandissante de la population mondiale et un nombre croissant d'unites d'habitation seront necessaires dans les zones urbaines. Les edifices en hauteur et les materiaux respectueux de l'environnement et renouvelables doivent jouer un role important dans le developpement urbain durable. Pour atteindre cet objectif, il est imperatif que les decideurs politiques, les planificateurs, les architectes et les entreprises de construction comprennent les preferences des consommateurs. Nous avons utilise des donnees provenant de citadins dans la region d'Oslo en Norvege pour mieux comprendre les preferences quant aux materiaux en lien avec les attitudes environnementales et les connaissances au sujet du bois. Nous mettons l'accent sur le bois comparativement a d'autres materiaux de construction pour diverses utilisations (structure, exterieur et interieur) dans les immeubles residentiels urbains. Nous avons utilises 503 reponses provenant d'un panel web. Nos resultats montrent que les consommateurs de la region d'Oslo ont tendance a preferer d'autres materiaux que le bois pour diverses utilisations dans les immeubles residentiels, particulierement pour les utilisations structurelles. Enfin, certains repondants preferent le bois, incluant pour certaines utilisations dans les immeubles residentiels oU le bois n'est pas presentement generalement utilise. La meilleure cible pour les habitations urbaines a base de bois inclut les gens plus jeunes qui ont de solides valeurs environnementales. A mesure que les attitudes face a l'environnement evoluent dans la societe et qu'une plus grande proportion de consommateurs recherche des produits alternatifs respectueux de l'environnement, les opportunites pour que la part de marche du bois augmente vont tres probablement se multiplier. [Traduit par la Redaction] Mots-cles: preferences des consommateurs, bois, materiaux de construction, edifice urbain, environnement, durabilite., Introduction By 2050, the United Nations (UN) estimates place global population at approximately 9.6 billion (UN 2012). Currently, global demand for housing is approximately 5 million units per year (UN-Habitat [...]
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- 2015
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6. The influence of storage and drying methods for Scots pine raw material on mechanical pellet properties and production parameters
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Filbakk, Tore, Skjevrak, Geir, Høibø, Olav, Dibdiakova, Janka, and Jirjis, Raida
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- 2011
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7. The effect of bark content on quality parameters of Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) pellets
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Filbakk, Tore, Jirjis, Raida, Nurmi, Juha, and Høibø, Olav
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- 2011
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8. Modelling natural drying efficiency in covered and uncovered piles of whole broadleaf trees for energy use
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Filbakk, Tore, Høibø, Olav, and Nurmi, Juha
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- 2011
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9. Bending properties and strength grading of Norway spruce: variation within and between stands
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Hoibo, Olav, Vestol, Geir I., Fischer, Carolin, Fjeld, Ludvig, and Ovrum, Audun
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Spruce -- Properties ,Strength of materials -- Measurement ,Timber -- Properties ,Earth sciences - Abstract
Current strength grading of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) structural timber is only able to describe parts of the great variability in density and bending properties. This study assesses whether information about the origin of the timber can be used to predict its strength and stiffness, alone or in combination with machine strength grading. Three hundred and seventy-three boards from 45 trees sampled from three stands in eastern Norway were studied. Substantial parts of the variability of density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and bending strength or modulus of rupture (MOR) of the boards studied were explained by origin (differences between sites, relative tree size (diameter at breast height), and longitudinal position in stem). Origin also gave a reduction in residual variance in addition to what was obtained by machine grading based on resonance frequencies. For MOR, the improvement was larger than what was obtained by adding density, whereas for MOE, the density was more important than information about origin. Resume: Le classement actuel du bois de charpente d'epicea commun (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) en fonction de la resistance peut decrire seulement une partie de la grande variabilite de la densite et des proprietes de flexion. Cette etude evalue si l'information concernant l'origine du bois peut etre utilisee, seule ou combinee au classement mecanique, pour predire la resistance et la rigidite. Nous avons etudie 373 planches provenant de 45 arbres echantillonnes dans trois peuplements situes dans l'est de la Norvege. Une partie importante de la densite, du module d'elasticite (MOE) et du module de rupture (MOR) des planches qui ont ete etudiees etait expliquee par l'origine (differences entre les stations, taille relative des arbres (diametre a hauteur de poitrine) et position le long de la tige). L'origine reduisait aussi la variance residuelle en plus de ce qui etait obtenu avec le classement mecanique utilisant les frequences de resonance. Dans le cas du MOR, l'amelioration etait plus importante que celle qui etait obtenue par l'ajout de la densite, tandis que dans le cas du MOE, la densite etait plus importante que l'information au sujet de l'origine. [Traduit par la Redaction], Introduction Density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and bending strength or modulus of rupture (MOR) are the most important properties for structural timber. Visual grading was earlier the most common strength [...]
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- 2014
10. Modelling the variation in modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture of Scots pine round timber
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Hoibo, Olav and Vestol, Geir I.
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Wood -- Mechanical properties -- Identification and classification ,Scots pine -- Genetic aspects -- Mechanical properties - Abstract
Recovery from the forest-wood chain is directly influenced by how different qualities of logs are used. Logs used directly as load-carrying members in structures are products in which MOE (modulus of elasticity when bending) and MOR (modulus of rupture) are of great importance. To achieve a more optimal bucking process in the forest, models that enable such presorting of logs for quality are desirable. In all, 533 logs from 150 trees were sampled from 10 stands with different site indices and altitudes in southern Norway. Models were developed that predicted MOE and MOR by using different stand and tree characteristics. The MOR models were compared with a model including MOE alone and a model including both MOE and different tree characteristics. The study showed that it may be a good option to combine different tree and stand characteristics with MOE. MOE and the single-tree variables diameter at breast height and mean annual ring width at breast height most reduced the residual variance when MOR was modelled. The study also showed that it is possible to perform a coarse sorting by simple stand and single-tree characteristics. Resume: Le rendement de la chaine d'approvisionnement en bois est directement influence par la facon dont on tire parti des differentes qualites de billes. Les billes utilisees directement comme elements porteurs de charge dans des structures sont des produits pour lesquels le MOE (module d'elasticite en flexion) et le MOR (module de rupture) revetent une grande importance. Afin de mieux optimiser le processus de tronconnage en foret, les modeles qui font un tel tri prealable sont souhaitables. Au total, 533 billes provenant de 150 arbres ont ete echantillonnees dans 10 peuplements situes dans le sud de la Norvege et dont l'altitude et l'indice de qualite de station etaient differents. Des modeles permettant de predire le MOE et le MOR ont ete developpes pour des peuplements et des arbres aux caracteristiques variees. Les modeles du MOR ont ete compares a un modele incluant uniquement le MOE et un modele incluant a la fois le MOE et differentes caracteristiques des arbres. L'etude demontre que la combinaison de differentes caracteristiques des arbres et des peuplements le MOE serait un bon choix. Lorsque le MOR etait modelise, le diametre et la largeur moyenne des cernes annuels a hauteur de poitrine etaient les variables a l'echelle de l'arbre qui reduisaient le plus la variance residuelle en etant combine es au MOE. L'etude demontre aussi qu'il est possible de realiser un tri grossier en utilisant des caracteristiques simples de l'arbre et du peuplement. [Traduit par la Redaction], Introduction The mechanical properties of wood exhibit great variation within and between trees and are difficult to describe exactly, thus making grading difficult. This is a challenge when using wood [...]
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- 2010
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11. Models for predicting vertical profiles of heartwood diameter in mature Scots pine
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Flaete, Per Otto and Hoibo, Olav
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Canada -- Environmental aspects ,Scots pine -- Structure -- Growth -- Environmental aspects ,Earth sciences ,Company growth ,Structure ,Growth ,Environmental aspects - Abstract
Variation in heartwood diameter (HWD) along the stem was studied in 106 mature Scots pines (Pinus sylvestris L.) sampled from southern Norway. HWD decreased from the base towards the treetop, following a profile similar to that of the stem diameter (shape of the tree). A few trees deviated from this general pattern. In these trees HWD increased from the base of the stem to a maximum at 2-2.5 m and then decreased towards the top of the tree. Random coefficient mixed models based on a second-degree polynomial of vertical position in the tree and tree variables that can be measured in the forest were developed to predict HWD profiles of pine stems. Seven different models were developed in steps, based on how easily the input variables can be measured. Input variables consisted of information describing the size and shape of trees and information from increment cores. Performances of the models were validated with an independent sample ([R.sup.2] = 0.88-0.95, root mean square error = 12-19 mm). The high predictive abilities of the models indicate that they can be prospective tools for selecting trees and stem sections within trees to produce logs with HWD suitable for manufacturing of heartwood sawn-wood products. La variation du diametre du bois de coeur (DBC) le long de la tige a ete etudiee chez 106 pins sylvestres (Pinus sylvestris L.) matures echantillonnes dans le sud de la Norvege. Le DBC diminuait de la base vers le houppier en suivant un profil similaire a celui du diametre de la tige (forme de l'arbre). Quelques arbres s'ecartaient de ce profil general. Dans ces arbres, le DBC augmentait de la base de la tige pour atteindre un maximum a 2-2,5 m et diminuait ensuite vers le houppier. Des modeles mixtes avec des coefficients aleatoires bases sur une fonction polynomiale du second degre, qui integrait la position verticale dans l'arbre et les parametres de l'arbre qui peuvent etre mesures en foret, ont ete developpes pour predire les profils du DBC dans les tiges de pin. Sept modeles differents ont ete developpes par etapes en fonction de la facilite a mesurer les variables d'entree. Les variables d'entree comprenaient des renseignements sur la dimension et la forme des arbres ainsi que des donnees provenant de carottes de bois. La performance des modeles a ete validee avec un echantillon independant ([R.sup.2] = 0,88-0,95, erreur quadratique moyenne = 12-19 mm). La grande capacite de prediction des modeles indique qu'ils pourraient eventuellement etre utilises comme outils pour selectionner les arbres et les sections de tige des arbres en vue de produire des billes dont le DBC convient a la fabrication de produits de bois de coeur equarris. [Traduit par la Redaction], Introduction Concern about the environmental impacts of chemical wood preservatives has resulted in increased interest for natural wood durability. In Norway and many other European countries the heartwood of Scots [...]
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- 2009
12. Modelling of wood density and fibre dimensions in mature Norway spruce
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Molteberg, Dag and Hoibo, Olav
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Wood -- Properties -- Models -- Measurement ,Plant fibers -- Properties -- Models -- Measurement ,Specific gravity -- Measurement -- Models ,Spruce -- Models -- Measurement ,Earth sciences ,Models ,Measurement ,Properties - Abstract
Abstract: Basic density (BD), fibre length (FL), fibre width (FW), and fibre wall thickness (FWT) were investigated in 46 Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) trees from five different stands [...]
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- 2007
13. Bending strength and modulus of elasticity of squares with wane as compared with round timber of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
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Vestol, Geir I. and Hoibo, Olav
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Scots pine -- Usage ,Structural frames -- Research ,Business ,Forest products industry - Abstract
Abstract A comparison of bending strength and modulus of elasticity (MOE) of squares with wanes to round timber was performed as part of a project on the use of round [...]
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- 2010
14. Grade yield of lumber in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) as affected by forest quality, tree size, and log length
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Ovrum, Audun, Hoibo, Olav A., and Vestol, Geir I.
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Timber -- Mechanical properties -- Rankings ,Lumber industry -- International trade -- Market research -- Rankings ,Business ,Forest products industry ,Marketing research ,Rankings ,Market research ,International trade ,Mechanical properties - Abstract
Abstract Grade yield of lumber is affected by many different factors related to variations in wood properties, how logs are cross-cut from stems, the sawing pattern used, and how the [...]
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- 2009
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