Effect of surface compaction on the moisture content of piled green hardwood chips

Journal Article · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · For. Prod. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5806676

White, M S; Vodak, M C; Cupp, D C

Simulators of chip piles were used to evaluate the effect of surface compaction on the amount of water retained by green hardwood whole stem chips exposed to incident rainfall. Pile surfaces compacted with heavy chip handling equipment will absorb water at an approximate 18% slower rate than those without surface compaction providing there is sufficient slope in the pile surfaces to facilitate rain water runoff.

• Research Organization: VPI and SU, Blacksburg, VA
• OSTI ID: 5806676
• Journal Information: For. Prod. J.; (United States), Vol. 34:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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WATER REMOVAL
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
REMOVAL
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