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The effect of saw kerf width on the value of the axial growth stress measured by slitting a log along its axis

Kenneth EntwistleSchool of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK;Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New ZealandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Shakti ChauhanInstitute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore, India
,
Monika SharmaSchool of Forestry, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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John WalkerSchool of Forestry, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Pages 1-12 | Received 05 Jan 2014, Accepted 26 May 2014, Published online: 26 Jun 2014

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