George A.
Grozdits
Research Associate
FLB 105
318-257-4898
B.S. Forest Engineering, UBC,
1959
M.S. Wood Technology, VPI&SU, 1967
Ph.D. Wood Science, VPI&SU, 1971
M.S. Chem. Engr, La Tech Univ., pending
Research Interests
Effects of wood qualities on wood manufacturing processes. -Adhesion &
Finishing.
Optimal wood qualities for the fiber and timber industries
The basic wood properties suggest the best use for a given woody species. The product quality and their manufacturing process are then governed by the variation of the inherent wood properties.
Therefore, it is important to understand the basic material properties of wood, how it develops in the tree and how BMP's effect them.
Tree and gross wood properties, like tree size and shape, weight, and bark to wood ratios are measured. Within-tree wood properties, like juvenile vs. mature wood ratios, intra-incremental growth rates, mass distributions and fiber lengths are established.
Time related tree growth models (by growth rings) describe the effects of forest management practices on tree growths and wood quality. Radial growth rates from the ground level up shows where the tree age and silvicultural treatments. The measured earlywood/latewood ratios are excellent indicators for structural lumber qualities, while fiber length changes within the tree suggest what part is best for pulp.
This knowledge from wood quality studies is used to optimize manufacturing processes.
Selected Publications
1996. Grozdits G.A. and M.D. Gibson. A Comparison of Crosslinking PVA Adhesives. 49th Anual Meeting of the Forest Products Society. Abstract, Poster and Printed Text. 9 pages.
1996. Grozdits G.A., Gibson, M.D., Snaches Crispin, J.A. and W.W. Smith. Biological Treatment for Wet Bagasse Storage for Year-round Biomass Fuel Supply. 7th National Bioenergy Conference. Abstract, Poster and Printed Text. 12 pages.
1995. Grozdits G.A. and M.D. Gibson. Surfactants Make Conventional Resins Furnish-specific. 48th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society. Abstract.
1994. Labovsky, P., Ifju, G. and G. A. Grozdits. A Study of Loblolly Pine Growth Increment- Part V.- Effects of Chemical Morphological Factors on Tensile Behavior of Paper. Wood and Fiber Science. 16: 474-488.
Gibson, M.D., Clason, T.R. and G.A. Grozdits. Effects of Silvipasture Management on Growth and Wood Quality of Young Loblolly Pine. In M.B. Edwards (Ed.) Eighth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, Auburn, AL.Abstract. page 48.
1994. Gibson, M.D. and G.A. Grozdits. Juvenile Wood and Mature Wood MOE and MOR: A Species Comparison on Three Drainage Sites. 47th Annual Meeting of the Forest Products Society. Abstract, Poster and Printed Text. 12p.
