Brian Brashaw
Ecological and Economic Sustainability of the Appalachian Forest in an Era of Globalization
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726-2398
United States
Madison, WI 53726-2398
United States
Patents
- Wang, Xiping; Ross, Robert; Brashaw, Brian; Thomas, Ed - 2018 - Improving Log Defect Detection Accuracy by Combining Complementary Scanning Methods
Other Publications
- Brashaw, Brian; Bergman, Richard. 2021. Wood as a renewable and sustainable resource
- Xu, Feng ; Liu, Yunfei ; Wang, Xiping ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Yeary, Lon A.; Ross, Robert J.. 2021. Evaluating internal condition of hardwood logs based on AR-minimum entropy deconvolution combined with wavelet based spectral kurtosis approach
- Ross, Robert; Senalik, Christopher Adam; Shmulsky, Rubin; Brashaw, Brian. 2021. Development of Field Inspection Practices for Wood Structures on Fire-Prone Lands: Application of State-of-the-Art Condition Assessment Techniques
- Brashaw, Brian ; Wacker, James ; Fosnacht, Don ; Aro, Matt ; Young, Matthew ; Vatalaro, Robert. 2020. Development of cost-competitive timber bridge designs for long-term performance
- Entsminger, Edward D.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Seale, R. Daniel; Ross, Robert J.. 2020. Machine grading of lumber—practical concerns for lumber producers
- Xu, Feng ; Liu, Yunfei ; Wang, Xiping ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Yeary, Lon A.; Ross, Robert J.. 2019. Assessing internal soundness of hardwood logs through acoustic impact test and waveform analysis
- Wang, Xiping ; Thomas, Ed ; Xu, Feng ; Liu, Yunfei ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.. 2018. Defect detection and quality assessment of hardwood logs: part 2—combined acoustic and laser scanning system
- Xu, Feng ; Wang, Xiping ; Thomas, Ed ; Liu, Yunfei ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.. 2018. Defect detection and quality assessment of hardwood logs: part 1—acoustic impact test and wavelet analysis
- Gao, Shan; Wang, Xiping; Wiemann, Michael C.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Lihai. 2017. A critical analysis of methods for rapid and nondestructive determination of wood density in standing trees
- Wacker, James P.; Brashaw, Brian K.. 2017. Comparative durability of timber bridges in the USA
- Wang, Xiping ; Thomas, Ed ; Xu, Feng ; Liu, Yunfei ; Krause, Victor ; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.. 2017. Combining acoustic and laser scanning methods to improve hardwood log segregation
- Brashaw, Brian K.; Anderson, Samuel; Ross, Robert J.. 2015. Laser Scanning Technology as Part of a Comprehensive Condition Assessment for Covered Bridges
- Wang, Xiping; Simpson, William T.; Brashaw, Brian K.; Ross, Robert J.. 2002. Kiln drying maple for structural uses
Research Highlights

Durable, Cost-Effective Timber Bridges
Year: 2020
Timber bridge design advances support construction of cost-effective and durable timber bridges.