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Clouston, P.; Lam, F.; Barrett, J.D. 1998. - Incorporating
Size Effects in the Tsai-Wu Strength Theory for Douglas-fir Laminated
Veneer. 
Wood
Science and Technology, 32, pp. 215-226
Peggi Clouston and David T. Damery (Department of Natural Resources
Conservation, University of Massachusetts), James S. Peters Decade
of Innovation in Particleboard and Composite Materials, A: a content
analysis of Washington State University’s International Particleboard/Composite
Materials Symposium Proceedings
The authors investigated the typology
and characteristics of recent technology innovation in particleboard
and composite materials. Conducting a cluster analysis of data derived
from a content analysis of the International Particleboard/Composite
Materials Symposium Proceedings, they identified four major clusters
of like-type technology innovations – manufacturing, high technology,
materials processing, and new products. Equipment makers dominated innovation
in all four clusters, and “improved product quality” was
the predominant source of economic benefits.
Clouston, P.; Lam, F. 2001. Computational
Modeling of Strand-based Wood Composites. ASCE
Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 127(8), 844-851
Clouston, P.; Lam, F. 2002. - A
Stochastic Plasticity Approach to Strength Modeling of Strand-based
Wood Composites. Composites
Science and Technology, 62 (2002), pp. 1381-1395
Clouston, P.; Lam, F.; Barrett, J.D. 1998. - Interaction
Term of Tsai-Wu Theory for Laminated Veneer. ASCE
Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 10(2), pp. 112-116
Burnett, David T., Peggi Clouston, David T. Damery,
Paul Fisette. 2003. "Structural
properties of pegged timber connections as affected by end distance".
Forest Products Journal 53(2) 50-57
Massachusetts
Directory of Sawmills & Dry Kilns - 2006 by David T. Damery, Curt Bellemer & Gordon Boyce. "This
directory contains listings for sawmills, portable bandmills
and dry kilns located in Massachusetts."
Damery, David T. and P. Geoffrey Allen. An
Economic Valuation of Recreational Shellfishing On Cape Cod . University
of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. November 2004.
David T. Damery - Cost
of Quahog Seeding on Cape Cod
Cape Cod municipal shellfish programs were surveyed over the summer of
2000 to assess the different methods used to
purchase seed, grow-out, and deliver viable quahogs to their managed
shellfish beds. A
survey of town shellfish officers was conducted along with site visits
and interviews.
Appendices
Appendix 2 - Survey
Results Spreadsheet 
David Damery - Creating
Your Web Site: Keys to Success
Retail lumber dealers are increasingly turning to the Web to enhance
sales. Helpful tips for website use and design are presented.
David Damery & Susan Campbell - From
Trees to Flooring
This paper describes the results of a value added production project
of the Massachusetts Woodlands Cooperative, LLC. The process of converting
standing timber into kiln dried lumber and flooring is detailed. Steps
in the value added production chain are described including: management
plan objectives, cutting plan, logging, sawmilling, drying and moulding
of flooring. Volume estimates, quality, grade, process yields and costs
are presented. Production and quality issues and the economic feasibility
of extending this model are discussed. Other landowner groups considering
value added processing as a way to increase economic returns will benefit
from the data presented.
David T. Damery, and Peggi Clouston (Department of Natural Resources
Conservation, University of Massachusetts), James S. Peters Decade
of Innovation in Particleboard and Composite Materials, A: a content
analysis of Washington State University’s International Particleboard/Composite
Materials Symposium Proceedings
The authors investigated the typology
and characteristics of recent technology innovation in particleboard
and composite materials. Conducting a cluster analysis of data derived
from a content analysis of the International Particleboard/Composite
Materials Symposium Proceedings, they identified four major clusters
of like-type technology innovations – manufacturing, high technology,
materials processing, and new products. Equipment makers dominated innovation
in all four clusters, and “improved product quality” was
the predominant source of economic benefits.
David T. Damery and Paul Fisette - Decision
making in the Purchase of Siding: A Survey of Architects, Contractors
and Homeowners in the U.S. Northeast. This
study revealed that several issues control the selection and purchase
of specific materials and products. Responses in this study defined
existing market shares of wood and non-wood products in the Northeast
region. Original publication, Forest Products Journal V.51 (7/8) p.29-36
David T. Damery - Developing
a Paperless Classroom
Developing a Paperless Classroom: Fundraising Through Instruction A Case
Study
David Damery, David Holm, Daniel Lass, and Richard Rogers - Food
Marketing and Lumber Processing in Massachusetts, 1958 to 1997 "This
paper examines the food and lumber processing industries in Massachusetts
over the last four decades."
Paul Fisette and David Damery - Getting
Contractor Discounts
Understanding dealer margins and market opportunities will help you
negotiate the lowest material prices
David Damery, Paul K. Barten, Paul Catanzaro, Jennifer Fish, Susan Campbell,
Adrian Fabos and Lincoln Fish - Massachusetts
Family Forests: Birth of a Landowner Cooperative.
Published in the Journal of Forestry (vol. 99, no. 3) by the Society
of American Foresters, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814-2198; www.safnet.org.
Not for further publication.
David Damery - Landowner
Driven Sustainable Forest Management and Value-Added Processing:
A Case Study in Massachusetts, USA - 2005
The Massachusetts Woodlands Cooperative, LLC (MWC) is working to help
members conduct sustainable forestry of the highest standards while increasing
financial returns from harvest activities. The forests of Massachusetts,
the third most densely populated state in the United States, are threatened.
Decades of high grading and the threat of forest conversion to alternative
use present challenges for maintaining a forested landscape. Despite
being 60% forested Massachusetts imports approximately 98% of the wood
fiber that its citizens consume.
David Damery - OSB Prices
and Industry Consolidation - 2002
Burnett, David T., Peggi Clouston, David T. Damery, Paul Fisette.
2003. "Structural properties
of pegged timber connections as affected by end distance". Forest
Products Journal 53(2) 50-57
David T. Damery - The
Market for Decking in the U.S. Northeast: A Survey of Architects, Contractors
and Homeowners.
Decking performance ranked highest among factors controling the deck
purchase decision.
David T. Damery, Jay Healy, Susan Campbell, Arthur Eve - The
Massachusetts Woodlands Cooperative: Poised for Expansion
The forest of northern hardwoods, white
pine and hemlock that blankets much of the western Massachusetts landscape
is in reality a patchwork quilt of non-industrial family plots--about
220,000 of them in all, ranging in size from several dozen to several
hundred acres. In 1999, a group of forest landowners recognized that
a cooperative structure would enable them to strengthen their bargaining
power, pool their resources, add value to their forest products, enrich
the local economy, and maintain the region’s rural quality of life.
David Damery - Using
E-Commerce in the Forest Products Industry
The forest products industry is rapidly adopting e-commerce solutions
as it advances in the information age. In this chapter, the unique e-commerce
needs of this sector's small businesses are discussed
David Damery & Arthur Eve - Whose
Woods are These?
Two years ago, a group of small forest landowners became convinced that
the “problem” of many small, privately-owned parcels was in
fact an opportunity, for them and for the region. Just as produce growers
form agricultural cooperatives to strengthen their bargaining power,
pool their resources, and add value to their products, so could forest
growers use the co-op structure to help themselves and the local economy. Published
in the Cooperative Life, Summer, 2001, pp.8-9
David T. Damery & Gordon Boyce - Massachusetts
Directory of Sawmills & Dry Kilns - 2003 "This
directory contains listings for sawmills, portable bandmills and
dry kilns located in Massachusetts."
David Holm, Daniel Lass, Richard Rogers and David Damery - Agriculture's
Hold on the Commonwealth. "Farming
and forestry one industry, two sectors."
David Holm, Daniel Lass, Richard Rogers and David Damery - Case
Studies of Farm and Forestry Community-based Programs. The
story of two innovative and successful community-based ventures in agriculture
and forestry.
Paul Fisette - Alternatives
to Solid Wood Exterior Trim
There are other choices for exterior trim besides solid wood, but understanding
how different materials perform and knowing their limitations is the
key to satisfaction.
Paul Fisette - Bracing
Foam-Sheathed Walls
If you're building a foam-sheathed home: metal strap braces and 1" x
4" let-in braces won't provide racking resistance equal to structural
sheathing.
Paul Fisette - Calculating
Loads on Headers and Beams
Understanding how loads are transferred through a structure and act on
structural members is the first step to sizing headers and beams.
Paul Fisette - Cellulose
Insulation - A Smart Choice
Cellulose insulation is a smart alternative to fiberglass. It provides
a green, efficient, non-toxic, affordable thermal solution that’s
worth considering.
Paul Fisette - Choosing
Between Oriented Strandboard and Plywood
Manufacturers of oriented strandboard and plywood claim both products
work well. But using panels made of wood chips makes some builders nervous.
Like it or not, osb will define the future of the structural sheathing
market.
Paul Fisette - Common
Failures in Wood Structures
Call-backs cost money and challenge a builder's reputation. Prevention
is always the most cost-effective cure.
Paul Fisette - Controlling
Termites and Carpenter Ants
If you live in the United States, you live under the constant threat
of costly termite or carpenter ant infestation. The annual price tag
associated with their destruction is conservatively estimated at $1.5
billion.
Paul Fisette & Daniel Pepin - Creating
a Soundproof Office
A thoughtful, low-cost workshop conversion provides
staff in an abutting office with a quiet work environment. Published
in the Journal of Light Construction, April 2002.
David T. Damery and Paul Fisette - Decision
making in the Purchase of Siding: A Survey of Architects, Contractors
and Homeowners in the U.S. Northeast. This
study revealed that several issues control the selection and purchase
of specific materials and products. Responses in this study defined
existing market shares of wood and non-wood products in the Northeast
region. Original publication, Forest Products Journal V.51 (7/8) p.29-36
Paul Fisette - Decoding
Building Codes
Common sense and open lines of communication unravel the tangle of regulations
that restrain many construction projects.
Paul Fisette - Details
that Keep Walls Watertight
Careful detailing of house wrap and flashing connections will reduce
maintenance and lengthen the working life of structural components in
wood-frame structures.
Paul Fisette - Do
You Lay Decking Bark-Side Up or Bark-Side Down?
A short answer to an often asked question
Paul Fisette - Evaluating
OSB for Coastal Roofs
After Hurricane Andrew, Florida code
advisers ruled OSB sheathing inferior to plywood. Was the judgment too
hasty? Evidence suggests that OSB performs well when fastened properly,
but the jury is still out on impact resistance.
Paul Fisette and David Damery - Getting
Contractor Discounts
Understanding dealer margins and market opportunities will help
you negotiate the lowest market price
Paul Fisette - Housewraps,
Felt Paper and Weather Penetration Barriers
Siding isn't weather-proof. A second line of defense is a critical component
in smart weather-protecting wall designs.
Paul Fisette - Insulating
On the Outside
Wrapping a home with insulating sheathing saves energy and can be cost
effective, but the design must consider a host of structural concerns
including moisture, shear loads, insects and fire.
Paul Fisette - Leaky
Housewraps
Results from the most recent Building Materials Laboratory study show
some housewraps may do little to block rain intrusion.
Paul Fisette - Life and
Death of a Building Lot Subject to Perc
Soil experts think many percolation tests prevent contractors from building
on suitable lots. Perhaps it's time to look closer at our soils.
Paul Fisette and Dennis Ryan - Preserving
Trees During Construction
Saving trees makes sense. It improves profit margins, builder reputation
and sales. Careful planning, solid communication and a basic understanding
of what keeps trees growing will make customers happy for a lifetime.
Paul Fisette - Preventing Ice
Dams
Proper insulation and roof ventilation can stop ice dams from forming,
prevent damage, and lower energy bills.
Paul Fisette - Reroofing
and Residing to Save Energy
When it's time to replace worn siding and roof coverings, you can recognize
this as an opportunity to upgrade your home's energy performance. Here
are several options that can help you meet your goals for some roofs
and wood siding rehabs.
Paul Fisette - Residential
Building Code - Test Your Understanding of Some Common Issues, The
In this article you’ll find an assortment of common code issues
confronting residential builders. Do you know what call to make? Test
yourself and see how well you know the code. We’ll use the International
Residential Code as our answer guide.
Paul Fisette - Safe
Scaffolds
Thousands of builders are injured every year as a result of scaffold
failures. Typical failures prove that safety is an active choice.
Paul Fisette - Sizing
Engineered Beams and Headers
Once the loads acting on structural beams are calculated, the next step
is to size and select the appropriate beam.
Burnett, David T., Peggi Clouston, David T. Damery, Paul Fisette.
2003. "Structural properties
of pegged timber connections as affected by end distance". Forest
Products Journal 53(2) 50-57
Paul Fisette - The Evolution
of Engineered Wood I-Joists
For years engineered I-joists have been pricey framing options in high-end
custom homes. Expanded product lines and competitive market forces now
provide builders with high performance at entry-level cost.
Paul Fisette - Understanding
Loads and Using Span Tables
Using span tables to size joists and rafters is a straight-forward process
when you understand the structural principles that govern their use.
Paul Fisette - Windows:
Understanding Energy Efficient Performance
An update on how today's high-tech windows work and what to look for
when you make your next purchase.
Paul Fisette - Wood Myths:
Facts and Fictions About Wood
Setting the record straight on common misbeliefs about the material we
use everyday.
Paul Fisette - Wood Underlayment
for Resilient Flooring
Proper selection and installation of underlayment materials paves the
way for durable and attractive vinyl.
Paul Fisette - Wooden
Grade Beams
A low-cost alternative to poured concrete foundation walls.
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