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Forest Products Laboratory
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726-2398
Phone: (608) 231-9200
Fax: (608) 231-9592
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Xiping Wang

Engineering Properties of Wood, Wood Based Materials and Structures
Unit: FPL-4714
Forest Products Technologist
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI
United States
53726-2398

Phone: 608-231-9461
xwang@fs.fed.us

Research Interest

Nondestructive evaluation
Structural condition assessment
Tree decay detection
Heat sterilization

Education

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, Ph.D. Wood Science ,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China, M.S. Forest Engineering ,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China, B.S. Mechanical Engineering ,

Professional Organizations

American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Member
Forest Products Society (FPS), Member
Great Lakes Kiln Drying Association (GLKDA), Member
International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO), Coordinator
International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO), Deputy Coordinator
Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), Member

Below are the 167 US Forest Service publications sorted by year. You may re-sort the list by: Title, Date Posted, Category, Publication or Year.

Publication Year: 2018

*Title:* Defect detection and quality assessment of hardwood logs: part 1—acoustic impact test and wavelet analysis *Source: Wood and Fiber Science. 50(3): 291-309. Author(s)* Xu, Feng ; Wang, Xiping ; Thomas, Ed ; Liu, Yunfei ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Defect detection and quality assessment of hardwood logs: part 2—combined acoustic and laser scanning system *Source: Wood and Fiber Science. 50(3): 310-322. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping ; Thomas, Ed ; Xu, Feng ; Liu, Yunfei ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Engineering performance characteristics of hardwood cross-laminated timber *Source: Research In Progress FPL-RIP-4714-034. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 2 p. Author(s)* Xie, Xinfeng; Wang, Xiping Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Extended plate and beam demonstration home *Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-250. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest products Laboratory. 35 p. Author(s)* Gunderson, Patricia; Kochkin, Vladimir; Wang, Xiping Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Improving Log Defect Detection Accuracy by Combining Complementary Scanning Methods *Source: U.S. Patent Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert; Brashaw, Brian; Thomas, Ed Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Lateral load performance of SIP walls with full bearing *Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-251. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest products Laboratory. 25 p. Author(s)* Yeh, Boren; Skaggs, Tom; Wang, Xiping; Williamson, Tom Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Wear behavior of drill bits in wood drilling resistance measurements *Source: Wood and Fiber Science. 50(2): 154-166. Author(s)* Sharapov, Evgenii ; Wang, Xiping ; Smirnova, Elena ; Wacker, James P. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2017

*Title:* A critical analysis of methods for rapid and nondestructive determination of wood density in standing trees *Source: Annals of Forest Science. 74(2): 1-13. Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Wiemann, Michael C.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Lihai Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic impact testing and waveform analysis for damage detection in glued laminated timber *Source: Holzforschung. 71(10): 197-208 Author(s)* Xu, Feng; Wang, Xiping; Teder, Marko; Liu, Yunfei Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Assessing ability of ground-penetrating radar to detect internal moisture and fungal decay in Douglas-fir beams *Source: In: Wang, X.; Senalik, C.A.; Ross, R.J., eds. Proceedings, 20th international nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-249. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: 286-300. Author(s)* Senalik, C. Adam; Wacker, James P.; Wang, Xiping ; Rodrigues, Brunella Pollastrelli; Jalinoos, Frank Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Assessing specific gravity of young Eucalyptus plantation trees using a resistance drilling technique *Source: Holzforschung 2017. 71(2): 137–145. Author(s)* Oliveira, José Tarcísio da Silva; Wang, Xiping; Vidaurre, Graziela Baptista Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Bonding mixed species for advanced biomaterials *Source: fplrip-4719-037-MTU-Wang-Xie Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Xie, Xinfeng Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Combining acoustic and laser scanning methods to improve hardwood log segregation *Source: In: Wang, X.; Senalik, C.A.; Ross, R.J., eds. Proceedings, 20th international nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-249. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: 433-448. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping ; Thomas, Ed ; Xu, Feng ; Liu, Yunfei ; Krause, Victor ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Comparison of nondestructive testing methods for evaluating No. 2 Southern Pine lumber: Part B, modulus of rupture *Source: Wood and Fiber Science. 49(2): 134-145 Author(s)* Yang, B.Z.; Seale, R.D.; Shmulsky, R.; Dahlen, J.; Wang, X. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effect of silvicultural practices on the physical and mechanical properties of lake states hardwoods *Source: fplrip-4719-036-MTU-Wang-Dickinson-Wiedenbeck. 2 p. Author(s)* Dickinson, Yvette; Wang, Xiping; Wiedenbeck, Jan Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Energy harvesting from wood floor vibration using a piezoelectric generator *Source: Research Note, FPL–RN–0347. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 9 p. Author(s)* Kan, Jiangming; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Li, Wenbin Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Experimental and theoretical modal analysis of full-sized wood composite panels supported on four nodes *Source: Materials. 10(6): 1-15. Author(s)* Guan, Cheng; Zhang, Houjiang; Wang, Xiping; Miao, Hu; Zhou, Lujing; Liu, Fenglu Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Measuring wood quality in standing trees--a review *Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-248. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 13 p. Author(s)* Rudnicki, Mark; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Allison, R. Bruce; Perzynski, Kevin Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Multivariate modeling of acoustomechanical response of 14-year-old suppressed loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) to variation in wood chemistry, microfibril angle and density *Source: Wood Science and Technology. 51(3): 475-492. Author(s)* Essien, Charles; Via, Brian K.; Cheng, Qingzheng; Gallagher, Thomas; McDonald, Timothy; Wang, Xiping; Eckhardt, Lori G. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* New technologies for ensuring best use of salvaged beetle-killed trees *Source: fplrip-4719-031-MTU-Ross-Wang-Dickinson Author(s)* Dickinson, Yvette; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive assessment of wood members from a historic viewing tower *Source: Res. Note. FPL—RN—0349. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 1-10. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Senalik, C. Adam; Allison, R. Bruce; Zhou, Lujing Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Partial resistance drilling to assess wood density in trees *Source: In: Wang, X.; Senalik, C.A.; Ross, R.J., eds. Proceedings, 20th international nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-249. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: 22-35. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Proceedings, 20th international nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood symposium *Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-249. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 2-539. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Senalik, C. Adam; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2016

*Title:* An acoustics operations study for Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) standing saw timber with different thinning history *Source: BioResources Author(s)* Essien, Charles; Cheng, Qingzheng; Via, Brian K.; Loewenstein, Edward F.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Assessing the Ability of Ground-Penetrating Radar to Detect Fungal Decay in Douglas-Fir Beams *Source: 25th Research Symposium, New Orleans (110-116). Columbus, OH: American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. 7 p. Author(s)* Senalik, Christopher Adam; Wacker, James; Wang, Xiping; Jalinoos, F. Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effectiveness of Several NDE Technologies in Detecting Moisture Pockets and: Artificial Defects in Sawn Timber and Glulam *Source: Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Senalik, Christopher Adam; Wang, Xiping; Jalinoos, Frank Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effects of cedar oil and silica gel treatment on dimensional stability and mechanical properties of Southern Yellow Pine boards *Source: FPL-RN-0339. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Senalik, Christopher Adam; Ross, Robert; Bennett, Neal; Conner, Debbie Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Potential of ultrasonic pulse velocity for evaluating the dimensional stability of oak and chestnut wood *Source: Ultrasonics Author(s)* Dundar, Turker; Wang, Xiping; As, Nusret; Avci, Erkan Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress wave velocity patterns in the longitudinal-radial plane of trees for defect diagnosis *Source: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture Author(s)* Li, Guanghui; Weng, Xiang; Du, Xiaocheng; Wang, Xiping; Feng, Hailin Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Tensile strength of thermally modified laminated strand lumber and laminated veneer lumber *Source: Wood Material Science & Engineering Author(s)* Aro, Matthew D.; Wang, Xiping; McDonald, Dwight E.; Begel, Marshall Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Time-of-Flight Adjustment Procedure for Acoustic Measurements in Structural Timber *Source: BioResources 11 (2), 3303-3317; 14 p. Author(s)* Llana, Danbiel F.; Iñiguez-Gonzalez, Guillermo; Arriaga, Francisco; Wang, Xiping Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2015

*Title:* Acoustic Evaluation of Thinning and Biosolid Fertilization Effects on Wood Quality of a Douglas-fir stand *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-239, 2015; pp. 365-377. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Verrill, Steve; Lowell, Eini; Barbour, Jamie Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Chapter 7: Nondestructive Testing in the Urban Forest *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-238, 2015; p. 77-86. Author(s)* Allison, R. Bruce; Wang, Xiping Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Chapter 8: Acoustic Assessment of Wood Quality in Trees and Logs *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-238, 2015; pp. 87-101. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Carter, Peter Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Comparison of Nondestructive Testing Methods for Evaluating No. 2 Southern Pine Lumber: Part A, Modulus of Elasticity *Source: Wood and Fiber Science, Volume 47, Number 4, 2015; pp. 375-384. Author(s)* Yang, B.Z.; Seale, R.D.; Shmulsky, R.; Dahlen, J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Detection of wood failure by image processing method: influence of algorithm, adhesive and wood species *Source: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products Author(s)* Lin, Lanying; He, Sheng; Fu, Feng; Wang, Xiping Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Dynamic determination of modulus of elasticity of full-size wood composite panels using a vibration method *Source: Construction and Building Materials Author(s)* Guan, Cheng; Zhang, Houjiang; Zhou, Lujing; Wang, Xiping Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Modeling temperature effect on dynamic modulus of elasticity of red pine (Pinus resinosa) in frozen and non-frozen states *Source: Holzforschung, Volume 69, Number 2, 2015; pp. 233–240. Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Wang, Lihai Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Non-destructive Analysis Reveals Effect of Installation Details on Plywood Siding Performance *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-239, 2015; pp. 314-320. Author(s)* Hunt, Christopher G.; Schueneman, Gregory T.; Lacher, Steven; Wang, Xiping; Williams, R. Sam Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Proceedings: 19th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-239, 2015; 688 p. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Gonçalves, Raquel; Wang, Xiping Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress Wave Propagation in Larch Plantation Trees-Numerical Simulation *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-239, 2015; pp. 418-427. Author(s)* Liu, Fenglu; Jiang, Fang; Wang, Xiping; Zhang, Houjiang; Yu, Wenhua Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2014

*Title:* Analysis of wave velocity patterns in black cherry trees and its effect on internal decay detection *Source: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 104: 32-39. Author(s)* Li, Guanghui; Wang, Xiping; Feng, Hailin; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of Extended Wall OSB Sheathing Connection under Combined Uplift and Shear Loading for 24-inch Heel Trusses *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-233, 2014; 15 p. Author(s)* Kochkin, Vladimir; DeRenzis, Andrew; Wang, Xiping Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Heat treatment of Firewood for Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire): Case Studies *Source: J. For. Volume 112, Number 4, 2014; pp. 361–370. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Bergman, Richard D., PhD.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Myers, Scott W. Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Tomographic Image Reconstruction Using an Interpolation Method for Tree Decay Detection *Source: BioResources, Volume 9, Number 2, 2014; pp. 3248-3263 Author(s)* Feng, Hailin; Li, Guanghui; Fu, Sheng; Wang, Xiping Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2013

*Title:* Acoustic Assessment Technologies for Optimal Wood Products and Biomass Utilization *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-226, 2013; pp. 150-160. Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian K.; Wang, Xiping; Fellman, Dean; Ross, Robert J.; Xu, Huadong Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic measurements on trees and logs: a review and analysis *Source: Wood Sci Technol Volume 47, 2013; pp. 965-975. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic sorting models for improved log segregation *Source: Wood and Fiber Science, Volume 45, Number 4, 2013; pp 343–352 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Verrill, Steve; Lowell, Eini; Ross, Robert J.; Herian, Vicki L. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Analysis of Wave Velocity Patterns in Black Cherry Trees and its Effect on Internal Decay Detection *Source: In: Gen. Tech. Rept. FPL-GTR-226. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. p. 224-232. Author(s)* Li, Guanghui; Wang, Xiping; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Assessing the Dimensional Stability of Two Hardwood Species Grown in Turkey with Acoustic Measurements *Source: In: Gen. Tech. Rept. FPL-GTR-226. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. p. 459-468. Author(s)* Dundar, Turker; Wang, Xiping; As, Nusret; Avci, Erkan Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Condition Assessment of the Timber Structures of a Century-Old Industrial Building Using a Nondestructive Inspection Procedure *Source: Advanced Materials Research Volume 778, 2013; pp. 840-848. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Teder, Marko; Wacker, James Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effect of Temperature and Moisture State Changes on Modulus of Elasticity of Red Pine Small Clear Wood *Source: In: Gen. Tech. Rept. FPL-GTR-226. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. p. 442-450. Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Wang, Lihai Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effect of temperature on Acoustic Evaluation of standing trees and logs: Part 2: Field Investigation *Source: Wood and Fiber Science, Volume 45, Number 1, 2013; pp. 15-25. Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Wang, Lihai; Allison, R. Bruce Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of the High-Heel Roof-to-Wall Connection with Extended OSB Wall Sheathing *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-222, 2013; 15 p. Author(s)* DeRenzis, Andrew; Kochkin, Vladimir; Wang, Xiping Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Field application of processor head acoustic technology in forest harvest operations *Source: In: Gen. Tech. Rept. FPL-GTR-226. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 2013; pp. 7-14. Author(s)* Carter, Peter; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive Assessment of Schizolobium amazonicum with Stress Wave Tomography *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-226, 2013; pp. 99-104. Author(s)* França, Frederico; Vidaurre, Graziela; Nutto, Leif; Wang, Xiping; Oliveira, José Tarcísio da Silva; Biechele, Tobias Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive Assessment of Wood Structural Members at Yu Tomb of the Ming Dynasty *Source: In: Gen. Tech. Report, FPL-GTR-226. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. p. 224-232. Author(s)* Liao, Chunhui; Zhang, Houjiang; Wang, Xiping; Li, Dongqing Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive Evaluation of a 75-Year Old Glulam Arch *Source: In: Gen. Tech. Rept. FPL-GTR-226. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. p. 624-632. Author(s)* Teder, Marko; Wang, Xiping Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Patented nondestructive evaluation technology developed by the Forest Service for use in the wood products industry *Source: In: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-226, 2013; pp. 693-705. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Stockhausen, Janet I.; Scharmer, Linda K.; Wszalek, Joseph; Chen, Ieng-Yi Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Prediction of transverse shrinkages of young-growth Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) with ultrasonic measurements *Source: Wood Material Science & Engineering, Volume 8, Number 4, 2013; pp. 234-241. Author(s)* Dundar, Turker; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Proceedings 18th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium Madison, Wisconsin, USA 2013 *Source: USDA Forest Service, Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-226, 2013: p.808. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress Wave E-Rating of Structural Timber—Size and Moisture Content Effects *Source: In: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-226, 2013; pp. 38-46 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2012

*Title:* Advanced sorting technologies for optimal wood products and woody biomass utilization *Source: In: Proceedings of 2012 bio-based material science and engineering conference (IEEE Cat. # CFP1240T-ART). Changsha, China, October 21-23, 2012; pp. 175-179. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effect of Temperature on Acoustic Evaluation of Standing trees and logs: Part 1-Laboratory investigation *Source: Wood and Fiber Science Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Wang, Lihai; Allison, R. Bruce Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of the Lateral Performance of Roof Truss-to-Wall Connections in Light-Frame Wood Systems *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-214, 2012: 27 p. Author(s)* DeRenzis, Andrew; Kochkin, Vladimir; Wang, Xiping Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood—50 Years of Research: International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium Series *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-213, 2012. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Rapid Assessment of Wood Density of Standing Trees with Nondestructive Methods - A Review *Source: In: Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Biobase Material Science and Engineering, October 21-23, 2012, Changsha, China. 2012; pp. 262-267. Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Wood and Wood-Based Materials as Sensors—A Review of the Piezoelectric Effect in Wood *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-212, 2012: 12 p. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Kan, Jiangming; Wang, Xiping; Blankenburg, Julie; Stockhausen, Janet I.; Pellerin, Roy F. Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Wood Utilization Options for Urban Trees Infested by Invasive Species *Source: University of Minnesota, 2012: 96 p. Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Wiemann, Michael C. Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2011

*Title:* An Integrated NDT Approach for Determining Residual Strength of Ancient Wood Structural Members *Source: In: 17th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, September 14-16, 2011, University of West Hungary, Sopron, Hungary; pp. 547-553, 2011. Author(s)* Zhang, Houjiang; Wang, Xiping; Zhu, Lei; Sun, Yanliang; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K. Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Determining Modulus of Elasticity of Ancient Structural Timber *Source: Advanced Materials Research Volume 217-218 (2011) pp 407-412; 2011 Author(s)* Houjiang, Zhang; Lei, Zhu; Yanliang, Sun; Xiping, Wang; Haicheng,Yan Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of a timber column bent substructure after more than 60 years in-service *Source: Proceedings of the CIMAD11 - 1º Congresso Ibero-LatinoAmericano da Madeira na Construção [Spanish & Latin American Conference on Timber Construction], Coimbra, Portugal, June 7-9, 2011 [electronic resource]. [S.l. : s.n.], 2011: [1 flash drive]: 7 p. Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Wang, Xiping; Rammer, Douglas R.; Nelson, William J. Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Experimental investigation of stress wave propagation in standing trees *Source: Holzforschung, Volume 65, pp. 743-748, 2011 Author(s)* Zhang, Houjiang; Wang, Xiping; Su, Juan Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fundamentals of Acoustic Measurements on Trees and Logs and Their Implication to Field Application *Source: In: Proceedings of the 17th lnternational Symposium on Nondestructive Tesing and Evaluation of Wood, 2011; pp 25-33; 2011. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Heat Treatment of Firewood - Meeting the Phytosanitary Requirements *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report FPL-GTR-200, 2011 Author(s)* Xiping Wang; Richard Bergman; Brian K. Brashaw; Scott Meyers; Marc Joyal Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Historic Log Cabin structural Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation - A Case Study *Source: In: Proceedings, 17th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, Sopron, Hungary. Volume 2, pp. 505-512. 2011. Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian; Vatalaro, Robert; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Schmieding, Steven; Okstad, Walt Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Modeling temperature and moisture state effects on acoustic velocity in wood *Source: In: Proceedings, 17th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, Sopron, Hungary, 14-16 September. p. 411-418. Author(s)* Gao, Shan; Wang, X.; Wang, L.; Bruce, R.B. Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* NDE investigation of the timber foundation in the historic Kennecott Mine Concentration Mill Building *Source: In: Proceedings of the 17th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, Volume 2, Sept 14-16, 2011. University of West Hungary, Sopron, Hungary. pp. 513-521. (Edited by Ferenc Divos, Published by the University of West Hungary; ISBN 978-963-9883-83-3, volume 2). Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Wang, Xiping; Rammer, Douglas R.; Woodward, Bessie M. Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2010

*Title:* .Wood Handbook, Wood as an Engineering Material (All Chapters) *Source: Forest Products Laboratory. Wood handbook - Wood as an engineering material. General Technical Report FPL-GTR-190. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: 508 p. 2010 Author(s)* Bergman, Richard; Cai, Zhiyong; Carll, Charlie G.; Clausen, Carol A.; Dietenberger, Mark A.; Falk, Robert H.; Frihart, Charles R.; Glass, Samuel V.; Hunt, Christopher G.; Ibach, Rebecca E.; Kretschmann, David E.; Rammer, Douglas R.; Ross, Robert J.; Star Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Field investigation of a 100-year-old Timber crib foundation at a historic copper mine *Source: In: Proceedings of the 11th world conference on timber engineering, 2010 June 20-24. Riva Del Garda, Italy. Ario Ceccotti and Jan-Willem van de Kuilen, eds. (CD only, without page numbers).2010 Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Wang, Xiping; Rammer, Douglas R. Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Heat sterilization of ash (Fraxinus spp.) firewood: Heat-treating options, temperature monitoring and thermal verification *Source: Wood Material Science and Engineering, 2010; 5:104-109; 2010 Author(s)* Wang, X.; Bergman, R. D.; Mace, T. Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive evaluation of timber highway guardrail posts *Source: In: Proceedings of the 11th world conference on timber engineering, 201 0 June 20-24. Riva Del Garda, Italy. Ariio Ceccotti and Jan Willem van de Kuilen, eds. (CD only, without page numbers). 2010 Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Wang, Xiping; Kretschmann, David E.; Rammer, Douglas R. Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Structural Testing of Roof-to-Wall Connection and Blocking Details *Source: FPL RIP-4714-020 Author(s)* Kochkin,Vladimir; Ehrlich,Gary; Wang, Xiping; Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Wood Handbook, Chapter 20: Heat Sterilization of Wood *Source: General Technical Report FPL-GTR-190. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory: 20-1 - 20-13. Chapter 20. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2009

*Title:* Acoustic Sorting Models for Log Segregation *Source: In: Proceedings of the 16th international symposium on nondestructive testing and evaluation of wood. 2009 October 12-14. Beijing, China. Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China. Dr. Houjian Zhang and Dr. Xiping Wang, eds. p. 45-51. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Verrill, Steve; Lowell, Eini; Ross, Robert; Herian, Vicki Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* ACOUSTIC TOMOGRAPHY FOR DECAY DETECTION IN BLACK CHERRY TREES *Source: Wood and Fiber Science, 41(2), 2009, pp. 127-137 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Wiedenback, Jan; Liang, Shanqing Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic Tomography in Relation to 2D Ultrasonic Velocity and Hardness Mappings *Source: In: Proceedings of the 16th nondestructive evaluation of wood symposium. 2009 October 12-14, Beijing, china, Beijing Forestry University: Beijing, China. Dr. Houjian Zhang and Dr. Xiping Wang, eds. p. 28-35; 2009. Author(s)* Li, Li; Wang, Xiping; Wang, Lihai; Allison, R. Bruce Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* ASSESSING WOOD QUALITY OF BORER-INFESTED RED OAK LOGS WITH A RESONANCE ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUE *Source: Wood and Fiber Science, 41(2), 2009, pp. 180-193 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Stelzer, Henry E.; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Lebow, Patricia K.; ross, robert J. Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Development of Flexural Vibration Inspection Techniques to Rapidly Assess the Structural Health of Rural Bridge Systems *Source: Brashaw, Brian K.; Vatalaro, Robert; Wang, Xiping; Sarvela, Kevin. 2008. Development of flexural vibration inspection tec1miques to rapidly assess the structural health of rural bridge systems. Publisher: Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Final report. CTS 08-22. 66 p. Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian K.; Vatalaro, Robert; Wang, Xiping; Sarvela, Kevin; Wacker, James P. Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Heat-Treatment Options and Heating Times for Ash Firewood *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, General Technical Report, FPL-GTR-187, October 2009 Author(s)* Xiping Wang; Richard Bergman; William T. Simpson; Steve Verrill; Terry Mace Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructuve Testing and Evaluation of Wood: A Worldwide Research Update *Source: FOREST PRODUCTS JOURNAL, VOL. 59, No.37, pp. 7-14 Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian K.; Bucur, Voichita; Divos, Ferenc; Goncalves, Raquel; Lu, Jianxiong; Meder, Roger; Pellerin, Roy F.; Potter, Simon; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Yin, Yafang Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Robust And Efficient Enzymatic Saccharification Of Softwoods By Sporl *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th international symposium on wood, fiber and pulping chemistry. 2009 June 15-18; Oslo, Norway: Oslo, Norway: Congress-Conference AS, www,congrex.no. P-033, 3 p. limited availability. Author(s)* Zhu, J.Y.; Pan, X.J; Zhu, W.; Wang, G.S.; Gleisner, R. Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress Wave Propagation on Standing Trees -Part 2. Formation of 3D Stress Wave Contour Maps *Source: In: Proceedings of the 16th Nondestructive evaluation of wood symposium. 2009 October 12-14. Beijing, China. Beijing Forestry Universtiy: Beijing, China. P. 59-64 Author(s)* Su, Juan; Zhang, Houijang; Wang, Xiping Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress Wave Propagation on Standing Trees-Part 1. Time-of-Flight Measurement and 2D Stress Wave Contour Maps *Source: In: Proceedings of the 16th nondestructive evaluation of wood symposium. 2009 October 12-14. Beijing, china: Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China. Dr. Houjian Zhang and Dr. Xiping Wang, Des. p. 53--58. 2009 Author(s)* Zhang, Houijiang; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2008

*Title:* Acoustic Evaluation of Alaskan Young-Growth Wood *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, September 10-12, 2007; Duluth, Minnesota, pp. 97-105; 2008 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Condition Assessment of Historic Wood Vessels *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, September 10-12, 2007; Duluth, Minnesota, pp. 223-226; 2008 Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Xiping, Wang; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K. Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Condition Assessment of Main Structural Members of Steam Schooner WAPAMA *Source: FPL-GTR-177, June 2008 Author(s)* Wang, Wacker, Ross, Brashaw Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effects of Size and Moisture on Stress Wave E-rating of Structural Lumber *Source: In: Proceedings of the 10th world conference on timber engineering: Miyazaki, Japan, June 2-5; 9 p.; 2008 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of Acoustic Tomography for Tree Decay Detection *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, September 10-12, 2007; Duluth, Minnesota, pp. 49-54; 2008 Author(s)* Liang, Shanqing; Wang, Xiping; Wiedenbeck, Janice; Cai, Zhiyong; Fu, Feng Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Influence of Thinning on Acoustic Velocity of Douglas-fir Trees in Western Washington and Western Oregon *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, September 10-12, 2007; Duluth, Minnesota, pp. 113-123; 2008 Author(s)* Briggs, David G.; Thienel, Gonzalo; Turnblom, Eric C.; Lowell, Eini; Dykstra, Dennis; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Carter, Peter Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Innovative Technology Transfer of Nondestructive Evaluation Research *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, September 10-12, 2007 Duluth Minnesota, pp. 25-28; 2008 Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Visual and Nondestructive Evaluation of Red Pines Supporting a Ropes Course in the USFS Nesbit Lake Camp, Sidnaw, Michigan *Source: In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, September 10-12, 2007; Duluth, Minnesota, pp. 43-48; 2008 Author(s)* Allison, R. Bruce; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2007

*Title:* Acoustic assessment of stress level and potential wood quality of logs affected by oak decline *Source: 15th Central Hardwood Forest Conference : proceedings of a conference held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, February 27-March 1, 2006. Asheville, NC : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station, 2007. General techn Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Stelzer, Henry E.; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic assessment of wood quality of raw forest materials : a path to increased profitability *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 57, no. 5 (May 2007): Pages 6-14. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Carter, Peter; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K. Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic evaluation of wood quality in standing trees. Part I, Acoustic wave behavior *Source: Wood and fiber science. Vol. 39, no. 1 (2007): pages 28-38. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Carter, Peter Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic tomography for decay detection in red oak trees *Source: Research Paper FPL-RP-642. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 7 pages. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Allison, R. Bruce; Wang, Lihai; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Assessment of in-place wood floor systems *Source: Journal of architectural engineering. Vol. 13, no. 1 (Mar. 2007): Pages 30-35. Author(s)* Hunt, Michael O.; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Soltis, Lawrence Andrew; Leavitt, R. R.; Cai, Zhiyong Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Field assessment of wood stake decomposition in forest soil *Source: Field assessment of wood stake decomposition in forest soil. Holzforschung. 61: 605-610. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Page-Dumroese, Deborah; Jurgensen, Martin F.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Monitoring the Performance of Timber Bridges over the Long Term *Source: In: Proceedings of the 2007 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium, Ames, Iowa, August 2007. Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Joyal Marc R.; Murphy, Joseph F.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2006

*Title:* Estimating bridge stiffness using a forced-vibration technique for timber bridge health monitoring *Source: Proceedings : NDE Conference on Civil Engineering : a joint conference of the 7th Structural Materials Technology: NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges and the 6th International Symposium on NDT in Civil Engineering, 2006 August 14-18, St. Louis, MO. Columbus Author(s)* Wacker, James P.; Wang, Xiping; Brashaw, Brian; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress-wave velocity of wood-based panels: effect of moisture, product type, and material direction *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 56, no. 1 (Jan. 2006): Pages 28-33 Author(s)* Han, Guangping; Wu, Qinglin; Wang, Xiping Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Structural condition assessment of in-service wood *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 56, no. 6 (June 2006): pages 4-8. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Using acoustic analysis to presort warp-prone ponderosa pine 2 by 4s before kiln-drying *Source: Wood and fiber science. Vol. 38, no. 2 (2006): pages 206-214. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Simpson, William T. Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Using NIR spectroscopy to predict weathered wood exposure times *Source: WCTE 2006 : 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering, August 6-10, 2006, Portland, OR, USA : program and abstracts. Portland, Or. : World Conference on Timber Engineering, [2006]: [5] pages. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Wacker, James P. Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2005

*Title:* Acoustic analysis of warp potential of green ponderosa pine lumber *Source: Proceedings : 9th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference : 2005 August 21-26, Nanjing, China. Nanjing, China : Nanjing Forestry University, 2005: pages 155-160. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Simpson, William T. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic evaluation of standing trees : recent research development *Source: Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood : May 2-4, 2005, University of Applied Sceinces, Eberswalde, Germany. Aachen, Germany : Shaker Verlag, 2005: ISBN 3832239499: pages 455-465 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Carter, Peter Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Acoustic testing to enhance western forest values and meet customer wood quality needs *Source: Productivity of western forests : a forest products focus. Portland, OR : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, [2005]. General technical report PNW ; GTR-642. Author(s)* Carter, Peter; Briggs, David; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Chapter 3:Sorting red maple logs for structural quality *Source: Undervalued hardwoods for engineering materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: pages 21-29. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Chapter 5:Drying and heat sterilization of maple lumber for structural uses *Source: Undervalued hardwoods for engineered materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: Pages 51-63. Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Detecting decay in wood components *Source: Inspection and monitoring techniques for bridges and civil structures. Cambridge, England : Woodhead Publishing Limited, c2005: ISBN: 1855739399 ; 0849395445: pages 100-114. Author(s)* Ross, R.J.; Wang, X.; Brashaw, B.K. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Development of flexural vibration inspection techniques to rapidly assess the structural health of timber bridge systems *Source: Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood : May 2-4, 2005, University of Applied Sciences, Eberswalde, Germany. Aachen, Germany : Shaker Verlag, 2005: ISBN: 3832239499: pages 113-121. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Wacker, James P.; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Vatalaro, Robert Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Drying and heat sterilization of maple lumber for structural uses *Source: Undervalued hardwoods for engineered materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: Pages 51-63. Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Heat sterilization times of five hardwood species *Source: Res. Pap. FPL-RP-626. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 10 p. Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Low frequency vibration approach for assessing performance of wood floor systems *Source: Wood and fiber science. Vol. 37, no. 3 (2005): pages 371-378. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Hunt, Michael O.; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* NDE of logs and standing trees using new acoustic tools : technical application and results *Source: Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood : May 2-4, 2005, University of Applied Sciences, Eberswalde, Germany. Aachen, Germany : Shaker Verlag, 2005: pages 161-169 Author(s)* Carter, Peter; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Briggs, David Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive assessment of single-span timber bridges using a vibration- based method *Source: Res. Pap. FPL-RP-627. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 15 p. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Wacker, James P.; Morison, Angus M.; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive assessment of timber bridges using a vibration-based method *Source: Proceedings of the 2005 structures congress, 2005 April 20-24, New York, NY. New York, NY : The Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, 2005: [12] pages. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Wacker, James P.; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive evaluation of incipient decay in hardwood logs *Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-162. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 11 pages Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Ross, Robert J.; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R.; Pilon, Crystal; Brashaw, Brian K. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Post-Fire Assessment of structural Wood Members *Source: 2005. Post-Fire assessment of structural wood members. Wood and timber condition assessment manual. Madison, WI: Forest Produccts Society: 29-46:Chapter 4. 2005 Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Wang, Xiping; White, Robert H.; Pellerin, Roy F. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Properties of red maple laminated veneer lumber *Source: Undervalued hardwoods for engineered materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: Pages 87-92. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping; Brashaw, Brian K.; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Quincy Mine Blacksmith Shop : condition assesment of timbers *Source: Structure magazine. (Sept. 2005): pages 32-34. Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Sorting red maple logs for structural quality *Source: Undervalued hardwoods for engineering materials and components. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society ; Marquette, MI : Northern Initiative, [c2005]: pages 21-29. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress wave nondestructive evaluation of Douglas-fir peeler cores *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 55, no. 3 (Mar. 2005): Pages 90-94 Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Zerbe, John I.; Wang, Xiping; Green, David W.; Pellerin, Roy F. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2004

*Title:* Assessment of decay in standing timber using stress wave timing nondestructive evaluation tools : a guide for use and interpretation *Source: Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-147. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 2004. 12 pages Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Divos, Ferenc; Pilon, Crystal; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.; Pellerin, Roy F. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Controlling adhesive behavior during recycling *Source: 7th Research Forum on Recycling, Sept. 27-29, 2004, Quebec City, QC. Montreal, Quebec : Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada, 2004: Pages 11-16 Author(s)* Houtman, Carl; Scallon, Karen; Guo, Jihui; Wang, XinPing; Severtson, Steve; Kroll, Mark; Nowak, Mike Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Diameter effect on stress-wave evaluation of modulus of elasticity of logs *Source: Wood and fiber science. Vol. 36, no. 3 (2004): Pages 368-377 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Punches, John; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; Pellerin, Roy E. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Estimating air-drying times of small-diameter ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir logs *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 54, no. 12 (Dec. 2004): Pages 24-28 Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Low Frequency Vibration approach to asess the Performance of wood structural Systems *Source: Review of Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation Volume 23, pp 1000-1007. 2004. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Hunt, Michael O. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Relationship between stress wave velocities of green and dry veneer *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 54, no. 6 (June 2004): Pages 85-89 Author(s)* Brashaw, Brian K.; Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Pellerin, Roy F. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Stress wave sorting of red maple logs for structural quality *Source: Wood science and technology. Vol. 37 (2004): Pages 531-537 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Green, David W.; Brashaw, Brian; Englund, Karl; Wolcott, Michael Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Yield and ultrasonic modulus of elasticity of red maple veneer *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 54, no. 12 (Dec. 2004): Pages 220-225 Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Verhey, Steven; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Pilon, Crystal L.; Wang, Xiping Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2003

*Title:* Diameter effect on stress-wave evaluation of modulus of elasticity of logs *Source: Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood : August 19-21, 2002, University of California, Berkeley Campus California, USA. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society, 2003: Pages 149-156 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; Pellerin, Roy Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Estimating air drying times of small-diameter ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir logs. *Source: Research Paper FPL-RP-613. Madison, WI : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 2003. 14 pages. Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping. Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of small-diameter timber for value-added manufacturing : a stress wave approach *Source: Precision forestry : proceedings of the second International Precision Forestry Symposium. Seattle, WA : Institute of Forest Resources, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, [2003]: pages 91-96. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Punches, John; Barbour, R. James; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R. Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Flexural properties of laminated veneer lumber manufactured from ultrasonically rated red maple veneer : a pilot study. *Source: Res. Note FPL-0288. Madison, WI : United States Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 2003. 5 pages. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Verhey, Steven A.; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R. Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Heat sterilization time of ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir boards and square timbers *Source: Res. Pap. FPL-RP-607. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 24 p. Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping; Verrill, Steve Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2002

*Title:* Chapter 10 Nondestructive Evaluation of Green Materials - Recent Research and Development Activities *Source: In: Nondestructive Evaluation of Wood, Chapter 10 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Kiln drying maple for structural uses *Source: Sustaining natural resources on private lands in the central hardwood region : current topics in the processing and utilization of hardwood lumber. [Memphis, Tenn. : National Hardwood Lumber Association, 2002?]: Pages 63-68 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Simpson, William T.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J. Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION TECHNIQUES FOR ASSESSING MODULUS OF ELASTICITY AND STIFFNESS OF SMALL-DIAMETER LOGS *Source: Forest Prod. J. 52(2):79-85. Author(s)* Wang, Ross, Mattson, Erickson, Forsman, Geske, Wehr Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive structural evaluation of wood floor systems with a vibration technique. *Source: Proceedings of the 2002 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, June 10-12, 2002, Milwaukee, Wisconsin [electronic resource]. Bethel, CT : Society for Experimental Mechanics, c2002: [3] pages Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Soltis, Lawrence Andrew Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Structural Condition Assessment Using Nondestructive Testing *Source: 13th Intl Symp on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, August 19-21, 2002 Author(s)* Bradshaw, Ross, Wang, Forsman, Erickson Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Timber Assessment at Quincy Mine Blacksmith Shop, Keweenaw National Historical Park *Source: APT BULLETIN Vol. XXXIII, No. 2-3 , 2002, pp. 70-73 Author(s)* Wang, Ross, Erickson, Forsman, Jukuri, Yarbrough Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Transverse vibration technique to identify deteriorated wood floor systems *Source: Techniques. Vol. 26, no. 4 (July/Aug. 2002): [3] pages Author(s)* Ross, R.J.; Wang, X.; Hunt, M.O.; Soltis, L.A. Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Vibration Techniques for Structural Evaluation of Wood Floor Systems *Source: Proc 13th Intl Symp on Nondestructive testing of wood, August 19-21, 2002; p. 304 Author(s)* Ross, Wang, Soltis, Erickson, Forsman Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* VIBRATION TESTING OF TIMBER FLOOR SYSTEMS *Source: Forest Prod. J. 52(10):75-81. Author(s)* Soltis, Wang, Ross, Hunt Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2001

*Title:* Floor vibration : a possible assessment method for historic buildings *Source: Journal of preservation technology. Vol. 32, nos. 2/3 (2001): Pages 23-25 Author(s)* Ross, Robert J.; Hunt, Michael O.; Wang, Xiping; Soltis, Lawrence A. Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive evaluation of potential quality of creosote-treated piles removed from service *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 51, no. 2 (Feb. 2001).:p. 63-68 : ill. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping.; Ross, Robert J.; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; McGinnis, Gary D.; De Groot, Rodney C. Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive evaluation of standing trees with a stress wave method. *Source: Wood and fiber science. Vol. 33, no. 4 (Oct. 2001).:p. [522]-533 : ill. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; McClellan, Michael; Barbour, R. James; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; McGinnis, Gary D. Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Relationship between longitudinal stress wave transit time and moisture content of lumber during kiln-drying *Source: Forest products journal. Vol. 51, no. 10 (Oct. 2001).:p. 51-54. Author(s)* Simpson, William T.; Wang, Xiping. Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Several nondestructive evaluation techniques for assessing stiffness and MOE of small-diameter logs *Source: FPL-RP-600, May 2001; Forest Products Laboratory Research Paper Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Mattson, James A.; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; Geske, Earl A.; Wehr, Micheal A.; Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2000

*Title:* Nondestructive evaluation for sorting red maple logs *Source: Hardwood Symposium proceedings : May 11-13, 2000, Davis, WV. Memphis, TN : National Hardwood Lumber Association, 2000: Pages 95-101 Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert J.; Green, David W.; Englund, Karl; Wolcott, Michael Year: 2000 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Nondestructive methods of evaluating quality of wood in preservative-treated piles *Source: (Research note FPL ; RN-0274):9 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping.; Ross, Robert J.; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; McGinnis, Gary D.; De Groot, Rodney C. Year: 2000 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Strength and stiffness assessment of standing trees using a nondestructive stress wave technique. *Source: (Research paper FPL-RP-585):9 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping.; Ross, Robert J.; McClellan, Michael.; Barbour, R. James.; Erickson, John R.; Forsman, John W.; McGinnis, Gary D. Year: 2000 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1999

*Title:* Assessment of the potential quality of preservative-treated pilings removed from service : [abstract] *Source: Eleventh International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood : [Sept. 9-11, 1998, Madison, WI. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society, 1999]: page 197. Author(s)* Wang, Xiping; Forsman, John W.; Erickson, John R.; Ross, Robert J.; Gardner, Douglas J.; McGinnis, Gary D.; DeGroot, Rodney C. Year: 1999 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1996

*Title:* Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Curing and Bonding under Dynamic Conditions *Source: Wood Science and Technology 30 (1996) 423-442 Author(s)* Wang, X.-M.; Riedl, B.; Geimer, R.L.; Christianson, A.W. Year: 1996 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1995

*Title:* Effects of Temperature and Humidity on Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin Bonding *Source: Wood Science and Technology, Vol. 29, 1995, pp. 253-266 Author(s)* Wang, X.-M; Riedl, B.; Christiansen, A. W.; Geimer, R. L. Year: 1995 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1994

*Title:* Differential scanning calorimetry of the effects of temperature and humidity on phenol-formaldehyde resin cure *Source: Polymer. Vol. 35, no. 26 (1994): Pages 5685-5692 Author(s)* Wang, X.-M.; Riedl, B.; Christiansen, A.W.; Geimer, R.L. Year: 1994 view abstract, download publication »


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Highlight ID: 282	Heat treating wooden ammunition pallets for invasive species Wood pallets serve as support for munitions loads and other military supplies transported within the continental U.S. and internationally. Despite this integral transport function, wood pallets have been identified as a major pathway for the introduc ...


*Publication Year: 2010*
Highlight ID: 170	Centennial Edition, Wood Handbook—Wood as an Engineering Material The Wood Handbook—Wood as an Engineering Material serves as a primary reference document for a wide variety of users-from the general public through architects and design engineers who use wood in highly engineered structures. ...

Highlight ID: 185	Heat Sterilization of Firewood for Thermal Eradication of Emerald Ash Borer FPL researchers have led a joint research effort with USDA APHIS and state regulatory staff to evaluate various heat treatment options and heating times for ash firewood and help firewood industry to successfully implement the heat treatment process ...

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Develop information on the engineering properties and performance of wood based structural products Total affiliated publications: 38	10-01-2012	09-30-2017

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The Heat is On: The Forest Products Laboratory’s (FPL) Engineering Mechanics and Remote Sensing Laboratory is home to an array of testing equipment with a wide range of capabilities...	03-16-2015

Improving Log Defect Detection The location, type, and size of defects in hardwood logs affect the value of the resulting lumber, so knowing what's going on inside the tree before it is sawn is valuable. Turns out, you don't have to be a superhero with x-ray vision to see inside a tree. Several technologies have been developed to...	02-23-2015

Heat Treatment of Firewood for Emerald Ash Borer: The emerald ash borer—most of us have heard of this exotic species that is killing so many of our beloved ash trees. The Forest Service and others are working hard to stop its spread and the recent article, Heat Treatment of Firewood for Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire): Case Stud...	11-26-2014

Evaluation of Extended Wall OSB Sheathing Connection: A new study has been published, Evaluation of Extended Wall OSB Sheathing Connection under Combined Uplift and Shear Loading for 24-inch Heel Trusses, by Vladimir Kochkin and Andrew DeRenzis from the Home Innovation Research Labs, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and FPL’s Xiping Wang...	09-23-2014