Published Works

Systems Based Unit Load Design

Pallet/Wood Manufacturing Related

  • Hamner, P., M. White, J. Han, and R. Rupert. 2007. The effect of splicing method on the flexural performance of pallet deckboards and stringers. Forest Products Journal (in review)
  • Hamner, P. and M. White. 2007. Virginia Tech study compares methods for splicing pallet parts. Pallet Enterprise magazine. February 2007
  • Hamner, P., M. White, and P. Araman. 2006. The frequency and level of sweep in mixed hardwood saw logs in the eastern United States. Forest Products Journal 57(9)
  • Hamner, P., M. White, and P. Araman. 2006. The effect of curve sawing two-sided cants from small diameter hardwood sawlogs on lumber and pallet part yields. Forest Products Journal 56(10)
  • Hamner, P. and M. White. 2006. Is recycled plastic lumber a viable alternative for Pallets. Pallet Enterprise magazine. November 2006
  • Hamner, P., and M. White. 2006. Virginia Tech study shows potential for finger jointing pallet parts. Pallet Enterprise magazine. February 2006
  • Mitchell, H., M. White, P. Araman, and P. Hamner. 2005. Hardwood pallet cant quality and pallet part yields. Forest Products Journal 55(12).
  • Hamner, P., M. White, and P. Araman. 2005. Analysis shows curved sawing small hardwood logs increases yield of side boards. Pallet Enterprise Magazine. May 2005

Other

Insect Infestation and Wood

  • Chen, Z., M. White, and W.H. Robinson. 2006a Preliminary Evaluation of Vacuum to Control Wood-boring Insects in Raw Wood Packaging Materials. Forest products Journal 56(7/8):21-25

Mold and Wood

  • Hamner, P. and M. White. 2004. Prevention and control of mold and mildew on pallets. National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA). Pallet Central magazine. April 2004