Dr Ivor Davies I.Davies@napier.ac.uk
Associate
Appearance grading Scots pine timber for joinery
People Involved
Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis D.Ridley-Ellis@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Project Description
This one year project will undertake a literature review and physical testing of Scots pine logs and boards. The aim of the project is to develop a predictive model of the knot characteristics of boards produced from Scots pine logs. The project will be undertaken in collaboration with the Oslo School of Architecture and NIBIO in Norway.
| Type of Project | Project |
|---|---|
| Status | Project Complete |
| Funder(s) | The Research Funding Council of Norway |
| Value | £28,000.00 |
| Project Dates | Dec 1, 2016 - Nov 30, 2017 |
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