by Henry Quesada. Virginia Tech.
State and federal agencies across the country are taking action on methyl bromide (MB) log fumigation operations. For example, in North Carolina environmental regulators are requiring all sites to capture and control 90% of the …
By Dr. Earl Kline. Professor. Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech. Email at kline@vt.edu
Background
Wood, a naturally renewable, sustainable raw material, was one of the first materials used in ancient civilizations for many needs including shelter, furnishings, tools, fuel, …
The forest products industry has an opportunity to reduce energy costs using energy management, thereby boosting their global competitiveness. Increasing manufacturing costs have contributed significantly to the decline of the forest products and wood manufacturing industries …
Earl Kline is a professor of wood products manufacturing systems. For the past 25 years at Virginia Tech, Earl’s main priority has been to teach and mentor students for the next generation of wood products business managers and leaders. Subjects …
Basics of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT
Developed in Europe in the 1990s, cross-laminated timber, or CLT, is among the latest in a long line of “engineered” wood products that are strong and rigid enough to replace steel and …
