Journal article
Effect of inspection holes on flexural properties of douglas-fir utility poles
Forest Products Journal, Vol.64(7-8), pp.300-303
2014
Abstract
Routine inspection of wood utility poles to detect internal decay involves drilling holes at or about the ground line. While these holes are useful for detecting internal decay, their presence raises concern among engineers about their potential effects on pole flexural properties. The effect of inspection holes on flexural properties was studied on 92 Douglas-fir poles. Drilling up to six 20-mm-diameter inspection holes had no significant effect on flexural properties, indicating that inspection does not adversely affect pole condition.
Details
- Title
- Effect of inspection holes on flexural properties of douglas-fir utility poles
- Authors
- Jeffrey J Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University, United StatesA Sinha (Author) - Oregon State University, United StatesM Clauson (Author) - Oregon State University, United StatesC S Love (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
- Publication details
- Forest Products Journal, Vol.64(7-8), pp.300-303
- Publisher
- Forest Products Society
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.13073/FPJ-D-11-00016
- ISSN
- 0015-7473
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451127802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Forestry
- Materials Science, Paper & Wood