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Engineering, Civil
Xavier Estrella, Sardar Malek, Jose Luis Almazan, Pablo Guindos, Hernan Santa Maria
Summary: This research conducted an experimental-numerical study on the response of wood frame walls using continuous rod hold-downs under lateral loads. It was found that this system significantly enhances wall strength, but also leads to noticeable stiffness degradation during testing. Further analyses revealed underestimations of wall strengths and overestimations of stiffness by the SDPWS guidelines.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Betsy A. Evans, Jessica A. Klassen, Dale E. Gawlik
Summary: Human-induced rapid environmental change has negatively impacted wetland ecosystems and species, such as the Wood Stork population. The availability of prey in created wetlands has influenced the dietary patterns and foraging behavior of Wood Storks, indicating behavioral plasticity in adapting to changing environments. Efforts to conserve species in both natural and urban habitats should consider the importance of novel prey and foraging habitats in sustaining populations.
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Economics
May Attallah, Jens Abildtrup, Anne Stenger
Summary: In this article, a contextualized lab experiment is conducted to test the impact of non-monetary incentives on the adoption of sustainable harvesting practices by harvest professionals. The results indicate that presenting a declaration for signing effectively induces subjects to act in a sustainable manner when personal and collective interests are not aligned and there are financial incentives against environmental sustainability. However, sustainability priming does not significantly affect subjects' behavior. Overall, a declaration is considered an effective and easily implementable tool for institutions aiming to promote pro-environmental behavior.
RESOURCE AND ENERGY ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sherri C. Johnson, Alba Argerich, Linda Ashkenas, Rebecca Bixby, David Plaehn
Summary: This study found that disturbances to forested watersheds did not lead to an increase in algae in nearby streams, contrary to the widely established paradigm. The limited availability of phosphorus and the dominance of low light adapted diatoms may have contributed to this unexpected finding.
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Construction & Building Technology
Angelo Aloisio, Francesco Boggian, Roberto Tomasi, Massimo Fragiacomo
Summary: This paper compares the experimental cyclic responses of CLT and LTF shear walls of the same size under loading according to the EN 12512 protocol. It was found that rigid body rotation prevails over deformation and rigid-body translation in the post elastic displacement range, and a capacity model based on the sole hold-down response accurately captures the observed cyclic response.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan R. Sweeney, Cassandra M. Thompson, Viorel D. Popescu
Summary: Research showed that wood frog larvae exposed to 10 ppb imidacloprid did not differ in swimming behavior compared to nonexposed larvae, but exhibited slower reaction times when stimulated halfway through the experiment. This suggests that imidacloprid exposure may increase the risk of predation for pool-breeding amphibians.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Zinnia Mukherjee
Summary: Marine hypoxia adversely affects various waterbodies around the world, impacting marine organisms as well. In a study of the Connecticut Long Island Sound lobster industry, hypoxia was found to decrease harvest levels in both hypoxic and non-hypoxic zones between 1995 and 2011.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xin Feng, Hongbin Xiao, Bowang Chen
Summary: The study investigated the splitting strength of timber beams loaded perpendicular to the wood grain by bolted steel-wood-steel connections. Various factors affecting the splitting capacity were studied and recommendations for approach modification were provided based on comparisons between test results and predictions.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Vinicius Borges de Moura Aquino, Tulio Hallak Panzera, Julio Cesar Molina, Andre Luis Christoforo, Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr
Summary: This research evaluates the relationship between physical and mechanical properties of Cambara-Rosa wood from different regions, indicating that climate and soil conditions may influence the properties values. Results show high equivalence index for all regions, with regression models unable to estimate the properties based on apparent density.
MADERAS-CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Alison E. E. Ochs, Mike R. R. Saunders, Robert K. K. Swihart
Summary: Timber harvesting has strong effects on terrestrial salamanders, particularly clearcutting and patch cutting. Vegetation recovery and coarse woody debris protect salamanders, while declining levels of CWD and drought contribute to declines in salamander abundance. Shelterwood harvests do not lead to declines, suggesting canopy retention can prevent negative impacts.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
David Owolabi, Cristiano Loss
Summary: In this paper, a novel prefabricated CLT-steel composite floor module is investigated to assess its structural response to out-of-plane static loads. The results show that the floor attains a high level of composite efficiency and bending stiffness. However, further research is needed on the vibration, fire, and long-term behavior of this composite CLT-steel floor system.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Economics
Jasper M. Fuchs, Hilmar V. Bodelschwingh, Alexander Lange, Carola Paul, Kai Husmann
Summary: Forest disturbances in Europe are expected to increase in frequency and intensity, making it crucial to assess their economic consequences and identify adaptation strategies. This study used econometric time series analysis to analyze harvest and sales data from Hesse, Germany, and found that oversupply on the wood markets is the main cause of revenue loss for spruce after disturbances, while reduced wood quality plays a greater role in revenue loss for beech.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Marco Degl'Innocenti, Michela Nocetti, Vladimir Cerisano Kovacevic, Giovanni Aminti, Michele Betti, Marco Pio Lauriola, Michele Brunetti
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of degraded timber on load bearing capacity and developed an analytical procedure to include this contribution in structural calculation. The results showed that the procedure was effective for timber elements without major defects or anomalies.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shanyang Wei, Huan Yang, Butong Gao, Haitao Cheng, Rongxiu Lu, Lihui Dong
Summary: This study investigates the fire performance of typical components in wood structure buildings. Results show that all wood materials experience flashover and re-ignition under pool fire conditions. The charring rates of glulam beams, cross-laminated timber floors, and cross-laminated timber partition boards are 0.833 mm/min, 1.538 mm/min, and 0.435 mm/min, respectively. Increasing the thickness of the specimens can significantly improve their combustion behavior time.
JOURNAL OF FIRE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Xinlei Shi, Kong Yue, Xuekai Jiao, Zhongfeng Zhang, Zhi Li
Summary: The feasibility of using fast-growing poplar in CLT structures was investigated through structural and connection tests. The study found that poplar CLT panels had potential application in CLT structures, with similar structural properties compared to spruce CLT, but with some differences in mechanical properties and failure mode.
WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
William E. Peterman, Thomas L. Anderson, Brittany H. Ousterhout, Dana L. Drake, Raymond D. Semlitsch, Lori S. Eggert
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Timothy C. Matisziw, Mahabub Alam, Kathleen M. Trauth, Enos C. Inniss, Raymond D. Semlitsch, Steve McIntosh, John Horton
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING & ASSESSMENT
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julia E. Earl, Raymond D. Semlitsch
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2015)
Article
Zoology
Raymond D. Semlitsch, Thomas L. Anderson, Michael S. Osbourn, Brittany H. Ousterhout
Article
Zoology
Katherine M. O'Donnell, Frank R. Thompson, Raymond D. Semlitsch
Article
Zoology
Dana L. Drake, Thomas L. Anderson, Lauren M. Smith, Kenton M. Lohraff, Raymond D. Semlitsch
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Christopher D. Shulse, Raymond D. Semlitsch
Article
Ecology
Mark J. Mackey, Grant M. Connette, William E. Peterman, Raymond D. Semlitsch
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2014)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
William E. Peterman, Grant M. Connette, Raymond D. Semlitsch, Lori S. Eggert
Article
Ecology
Thomas L. Anderson, Daniel J. Hocking, Christopher A. Conner, Julia E. Earl, Elizabeth B. Harper, Michael S. Osbourn, William E. Peterman, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse, Raymond D. Semlitsch
Article
Ecology
W. E. Peterman, R. D. Semlitsch
Article
Ecology
Julia E. Earl, Paula O. Castello, Kara E. Cohagen, Raymond D. Semlitsch
Article
Ecology
Michael J. Evans, Jason E. Hawley, Paul W. Rego, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
D. Cristina Macklem, Ashley M. Helton, Morgan W. Tingley, Jenny M. Dickson, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Julia E. Earl, Sean M. Blomquist, Elizabeth B. Harper, Daniel J. Hocking, Malcolm L. Hunter, Jarrett R. Johnson, Michael S. Osbourn, David A. Patrick, Viorel D. Popescu, Tracy A. G. Rittenhouse, Betsie B. Rothermel
Summary: Recently metamorphosed amphibians transport substantial biomass and nutrients from wetlands to terrestrial ecosystems. There is significant variability in biomass export and export composition among ponds and years, with ranid frogs making up a substantial proportion of amphibian biomass export.