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High Temperature Drying of Pitch Pine Lumber  

Yeo, Hwan-Myeong (국립산림과학원 임산공학부)
Shim, Sang-Ro (국립산림과학원 임산공학부)
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Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology / v.32, no.4, 2004 , pp. 46-51 More about this Journal
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the applicability of high temperature drying to pitch pine (Pinus rigida) lumber, especially intended for use as lamina of structural glued laminated timber (glulam), to enhance the efficient utilization and provide added-value to that species. The high temperature schedule and drying procedures utilized were shown to be reasonable for drying glulam lamina due to the occurrence of small moisture gradients, minimal residual drying stress, and low warpage. Through preliminary tests, it was confirmed that residual resin at lamina surfaces did not adversely affect the gluing process. However, quantitative analysis of resin is required for developing a method to constrain the occurrence of pitch trouble with respect to decreasing long-term adhesive and finish durability of glulam in use after manufacturing. The final moisture content of high temperature dried lamina was much lower than target moisture content and discoloration was more severe than anticipated. In a further study, it will be necessary to determine the optimal drying conditions, such as temperature, humidity, drying time, and top load restraint level, which could best control discoloration, warpage, and moisture content of the lamina, while minimizing fuel expense.
Keywords
Pitch pine; high temperature drying; moisture gradient; residual drying stress; warpage; pitch trouble; structural glued laminated timber; lamina;
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