Five photo collage showing wood research conducted in lab.

History

Pioneering contributions to wood science since 1904:

  • Wood truss design for residential and light-frame industrial buildings
  • Evaluation of strength properties of structural lumber using machine stress grading
  • Design and evaluation of wood-based composite products as well as development of application for their use
  • Product engineering, quality improvement, strength design of furniture and its performance
Five photo collage showing wood research conducted in lab.