Christianson, Nan ; Livingston, Jean M.. 2005. Small-Diameter Roundwood Engineered Trusses—a First!. 0571 3807. Engineering Field Notes: Volume 37 Issue 1. Washington DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Engineering. 2 p.

Describes the Darby, MT, library—a national demonstration project showcasing innovative technology for using engineered beams and trusses made from small-diameter ponderosa pine roundwood.

Keywords: Darby, demonstration projects, engineered beams, Forest Products Laboratory, libraries, log properties, ponderosa pine, softwoods, timber, Timber Products Inspection Service, trusses, University of Idaho, wood

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