Effect of size on the bending strength of laminated veneer lumber

Wood Science and Technology

Volumn 31, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 399-413

  Fonselius, M ^a  

^a VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND   (Finland)

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EID: 0343477931     PISSN: 00437719     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF00702562     Document Type: Article

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