Items where Author is "McGavin, Robert L."

2024

Dorries, J. W., Venn, T. J., McGavin, R. L. and Tawake, S. (2024) A Decision–Support Tool to Inform Coconut Log Procurement and Veneer Manufacturing Location Decisions in Fiji. Forests, 15 (8). p. 1442. ISSN 1999-4907

Gattas, J. M., Reid, C., Dakin, T., Shanks, J. and McGavin, R. L. (2024) Board assignment heuristics for nail laminated out-of-grade timber. Australian Journal of Civil Engineering . pp. 1-14. ISSN 1448-8353

Lu, P., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L. and Karampour, H. (2024) Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products . ISSN 1436-736X

Gilbert, B. P., Davies, T. E., McGavin, R. L. and Dowse, C. J. (2024) Towards reducing the capital cost of manufacturing Laminated Veneer Lumbers: Investigating finger jointing solutions. Construction and Building Materials, 411 . p. 134158. ISSN 0950-0618

Faircloth, A., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., Leggate, W. and McGavin, R. L. (2024) Understanding the Adhesion Performance of Glued Laminated Timber Manufactured with Australian Softwood and High-Density Hardwood Species. Research Square .

Faircloth, A., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., Leggate, W. and McGavin, R. L. (2024) Understanding the adhesion performance of glued laminated timber manufactured with Australian softwood and high-density hardwood species. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products . ISSN 1436-736X

2023

Karkoodi, S., Karampour, H., Lyu, C., Gilbert, B. P., McGavin, R. L., Gunalan, S. and Ghanbari-Ghazijahani, T. (2023) An investigation of a novel wood fibre-filled steel tubular (FFST) systems for construction. Construction and Building Materials, 401 . p. 132939. ISSN 0950-0618

Lu, P., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L. and Karampour, H. (2023) Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines). European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 (1). pp. 53-68. ISSN 1436-736X

Kumar, C., Faircloth, A., Shanks, J., McGavin, R. L., Li, X., Ashraf, M. and Subhani, M. (2023) Investigating Factors Influencing Rolling Shear Performance of Australian CLT Feedstock. Forests, 14 (4). p. 711. ISSN 1999-4907

Faircloth, A., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L., Gilbert, B. P. and Leggate, W. (2023) Mechanical Performance and Bond Integrity of Finger Jointed High-Density Sub-Tropical Hardwoods for Residential Decking. Forests, 14 (5). p. 956. ISSN 1999-4907

Francis, L. P., Hassan, B. and McGavin, R. L. (2023) Natural durability of mid-rotation plantation Gympie messmate and red mahogany in a 13-year aboveground field test. Australian Forestry, 86 (3-4). pp. 143-151. ISSN 0004-9158

2022

Kumar, C., Li, X., Subhani, M., Shanks, J., Dakin, T., McGavin, R. L. and Ashraf, M. (2022) A review of factors influencing rolling shear in CLT and test methodology. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 50 (2).

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Outhwaite, A., Gilbert, B. P. and Gunalan, S. (2022) Barriers to the Effective Adhesion of High-Density Hardwood Timbers for Glue-Laminated Beams in Australia. Forests, 13 (7). p. 1038. ISSN 1999-4907

Venn, T. J., Dorries, J. W., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2022) Impact of Facility Location on the Financial Performance of Integrated and Distributed LVL Production in Subtropical Eastern Australia. Forests, 13 (11). p. 1903. ISSN 1999-4907

Leggate, W., Outhwaite, A., McGavin, R. L., Gilbert, B. P. and Gunalan, S. (2022) The Effects of the Addition of Surfactants and the Machining Method on the Adhesive Bond Quality of Spotted Gum Glue-laminated Beams. BioResources, 17 (2). pp. 3413-3434. ISSN 1930-2126

2021

Venn, T. J. and McGavin, R. L. (2021) A decision-support system to assist forest industry planning and investment when data are scarce: the case of hardwood veneering in subtropical eastern Australia. Australian Forestry, 84 (2). pp. 59-72. ISSN 0004-9158

Venn, T. J., Dorries, J. W. and McGavin, R. L. (2021) A mathematical model to support investment in veneer and LVL manufacturing in subtropical eastern Australia. Forest Policy and Economics, 128 . p. 102476. ISSN 1389-9341

Kumar, C., Redman, A., Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L. and Dakin, T. (2021) Assessment of the Application of a SMART THUMPER™ as a Low-cost and Portable Device Used for Stiffness Estimation of Timber Products. BioResources, 16 (3). ISSN 1930-2126

Darzi, S., Karampour, H., Bailleres, H., Gilbert, B. P., McGavin, R. L. and Zadeh, S. (2021) Behaviour of composite timber sandwich panels subjected to bending and shear. In: World Conference on Timber Engineering 2021, WCTE 2021, 9-12 August 2021, Santiago, Chile.

Leggate, W., Shirmohammadi, M., McGavin, R. L., Outhwaite, A., Knackstedt, M. and Brookhouse, M. (2021) Examination of wood adhesive bonds via MicroCT: The influence of pre-gluing surface machining treatments for southern pine, spotted gum, and Darwin stringybark timbers. BioResources, 16 (3). pp. 5058-5082. ISSN 1930-2126

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Outhwaite, A., Kumar, C., Faircloth, A. and Knackstedt, M. (2021) Influence of Mechanical Surface Preparation Methods on the Bonding of Southern Pine and Spotted Gum: Tensile Shear Strength of Lap Joints. BioResources, 16 (1). p. 16. ISSN 1930-2126

Zaben, A., Bailleres, H., Vella, R., McGavin, R. L., Fernando, D., Lange, D. and Maluk, C. (2021) Residual performance of a prototype hybrid Timber-FRP glulam beam after fire. In: World Conference on Timber Engineering 2021, WCTE 2021 9 -12 August 2021, 9 -12 August 2021, Santiago, Chile.

McGavin, R. L., McGrath, J., Fitzgerald, C. J., Kumar, C., Oliver, C. and Lindsay, A. (2021) Sawn Timber and Rotary Veneer Processing and Grade Recovery Investigation of Northern Australian Plantation Grown African Mahogany. BioResources, 16 (1). p. 23. ISSN 1930-2126

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Outhwaite, A., Dorries, J. W., Robinson, R. J., Kumar, C., Faircloth, A. and Knackstedt, M. (2021) The Influence of Mechanical Surface Preparation Method, Adhesive Type, and Curing Temperature on the Bonding of Darwin Stringybark. BioResources, 16 (1). p. 22. ISSN 1930-2126

2020

Venn, T. J., McGavin, R. L. and Ergashev, A. (2020) Accommodating Log Dimensions and Geometry in Log Procurement Decisions for Spindleless Rotary Veneer Production. BioResources, 15 (2). pp. 2385-2411. ISSN 1930-2126

Fitzgerald, C. J. and McGavin, R. L. (2020) Blended Species Plywood (White Cypress Pine and Hoop Pine): Effect of Veneer Thickness on Susceptibility to Attack by the Subterranean Termite Coptotermes acinaciformis. BioResources, 15 (3). pp. 4655-4671. ISSN 1930-2126

Nguyen, H. H., Gilbert, B. P., McGavin, R. L., Bailleres, H. and Karampour, H. (2020) Embedment strength of mixed-species laminated veneer lumbers and cross-banded laminated veneer lumbers. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 78 (3). pp. 365-386. ISSN 00183768 (ISSN)

Darzi, S., Karampour, H., Baillères, H., Gilbert, B. P. and McGavin, R. L. (2020) Experimental study on bending and shear behaviours of composite timber sandwich panels. Construction and Building Materials, 259 . p. 119723.

McGavin, R. L., Leggate, W. and Dorries, J. W. (2020) Increasing the Value of Forest Resources through the Development of Advanced Engineered Wood Products. Project Report. Forest & Wood Products Australia.

Leggate, W., Shirmohammadi, M., McGavin, R. L., Chandra, K. A., Knackstedt, M., Knuefing, L. and Turner, M. (2020) Influence of Wood’s Anatomical and Resin Traits on the Radial Permeability of the Hybrid Pine (Pinus elliottii× Pinus caribaea) Wood in Australia. BioResources, 15 (3). pp. 6851-6873. ISSN 1930-2126

McGavin, R. L. and Dakin, T. (2020) Mass-timber Construction in Australia: Is CLT the only answer? Bioresources, 15 (3). pp. 4642-4645.

Leggate, W., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L., Faircloth, A. and Knackstedt, M. (2020) The Effects of Drying Method on the Wood Permeability, Wettability, Treatability, and Gluability of Southern Pine from Australia. Bioresources, 16 . pp. 698-720.

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Miao, C., Outhwaite, A., Chandra, K. A., Dorries, J. W., Kumar, C. and Knackstedt, M. (2020) The Influence of Mechanical Surface Preparation Methods on Southern Pine and Spotted Gum Wood Properties: Wettability and Permeability. BioResources, 15 (4). pp. 8554-8576. ISSN 1930-2126

2019

McGavin, R. L., Nguyen, H. H., Gilbert, B. P., Dakin, T. and Faircloth, A. (2019) A Comparative Study on the Mechanical Properties of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Produced from Blending Various Wood Veneers. BioResources, 14 (4). pp. 9064-9081. ISSN 1930-2126

McGavin, R. L., Leggate, W., Bailleres, H., Hopewell, G. and Fitzgerald, C. J. (2019) A guide to the rotary veneer processing of coconut palms. Project Report. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L. and Lewis, T. (2019) An Assessment of Native Forests in Queensland for the Potential Supply of Small-diameter, Peeler Logs for Spindleless Lathe Rotary-veneer Processing. BioResources, 14 (4). p. 15. ISSN 1930-2126

McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2019) Comparison of Processing Methods for Small-diameter Logs: Sawing versus Rotary Peeling. BioResources, 14 (1). pp. 1545-1536. ISSN 1930-2126

Nolan, G., McGavin, R. L., Blackburn, D. and Bulai, S. (2019) Development of advanced veneer and other products from coconut wood to enhance livelihoods in South Pacific communities. Project Report. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Nguyen, H. H., McGavin, R. L., Gilbert, B. P. and Bailleres, H. (2019) Key Mechanical Properties of Cross-banded Laminated Veneer Lumbers Manufactured from Blending Spotted Gum and Hoop Pine Veneers. BioResources, 14 (4). p. 15. ISSN 1930-2126

Nguyen, H. H., Gilbert, B. P., McGavin, R. L. and Bailleres, H. (2019) Optimisation of cross-banded laminated veneer lumbers manufactured from blending hardwood and softwood veneers. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 77 (5). pp. 783-797. ISSN 1436-736X

2018

Gilbert, B. P., Bailleres, H., Zhang, H. and McGavin, R. L. (2018) Capacity and reliability of LVL beams manufactured from juvenile hardwood plantation logs. In: World Conference on Timber Engineering, 20-23 August 2018, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Nguyen, H., Gilbert, B. P., McGavin, R. L. and Baillères, H. (2018) Embedment strength of LVL and cross-banded LVL manufactured from blending hardwood and softwood species. In: 25th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM25), At, December 4 – 7, 2018, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Lewis, T., Chudleigh, F., Brawner, J. T., Pahl, L. I., McGavin, R. L. and Smith, T. E. (2018) Evaluation of an integrated plantation forestry and beef production system. Project Report. State of Queensland.

Nguyen, H., Gilbert, B. P., McGavin, R. L. and Bailleres, H. (2018) Optimisation of cross-banded laminated veneer lumbers manufactured from spotted gum and southern pine veneers. In: 2018 World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2018, 19-23 August 2018, Seoul, South Korea.

Gilbert, B. P., Husson, J. M., Bailleres, H., McGavin, R. L. and Fischer, M. (2018) Perpendicular to grain and shear mechanical properties of veneer-based elements glued from single veneer sheets recovered from three species of juvenile subtropical hardwood plantation logs. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 76 (6). pp. 1637-1652.

2017

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L. and Bailleres, H. (2017) A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. Project Report. ACIAR.

Fitzgerald, C. J., Redman, A., Hopewell, G., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2017) Log specifications, grading and pre-processing. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

Leggate, W. and McGavin, R. L. (2017) Manufacturing rotary veneer and veneer products from small logs: an overview. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

Gilbert, B. P., Bailleres, H., Fischer Maxime, F., Zhang, H. and McGavin, R. L. (2017) Mechanical Properties of Rotary Veneers Recovered from Early to Midrotation Subtropical-Hardwood Plantation Logs for Veneer-Based Composite Applications. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 29 (10). 04017194.

Vella, R., Fehrmann, J., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2017) Product grading and quality. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

McGavin, R. L., Vella, R. and Leggate, W. (2017) Product manufacture. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

McGavin, R. L. (2017) Rotary peeling. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

Hopewell, G., Leggate, W. and McGavin, R. L. (2017) Rotary-peeled products: advantages and uses. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

Gilbert, B. P., Bailleres, H., Zhang, H. and McGavin, R. L. (2017) Strength modelling of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beams. Construction and Building Materials, 149 . pp. 763-777. ISSN 0950-0618

McGavin, R. L. (2017) Veneer clipping and drying. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

Fehrmann, J., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2017) Veneer grading and upgrading. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

Fehrmann, J., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2017) Veneer quality control. In: A guide to manufacturing rotary veneer and products from small logs. ACIAR, Canberra.

2016

Gilbert, B. P., Bailleres, H., Zhang, H. and McGavin, R. L. (2016) Mechanical properties of rotary veneers recovered from early to mid-rotation plantation Eucalyptus logs. In: 2016 World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2016, 22-25 August 2016, Vienna, Austria.

2015

Bailleres, H., Denaud, L., Butaud, J.-C. and McGavin, R. L. (2015) Experimental Investigation on Rotary Peeling Parameters of High Density Coconut Wood. BioResources, 10 (3). pp. 4978-4996. ISSN 1930-2126

Hamilton, M. G., Blackburn, D. P., McGavin, R. L., Baillères, H., Vega, M. and Potts, B. M. (2015) Factors affecting log traits and green rotary-peeled veneer recovery from temperate eucalypt plantations. Annals of Forest Science, 72 (3). pp. 357-365.

Vega, M., Hamilton, M. G., Blackburn, D. P., McGavin, R. L., Baillères, H. and Potts, B. M. (2015) Influence of site, storage and steaming on Eucalyptus nitens log-end splitting. Annals of Forest Science . pp. 1-10. ISSN 1286-4560

McGavin, R. L., Bailleres, H., Fehrmann, J. and Ozarska, B. (2015) Stiffness and Density Analysis of Rotary Veneer Recovered from Six Species of Australian Plantation Hardwoods. BioResources, 10 (4). pp. 6395-6416.

McGavin, R. L., Bailleres, H., Hamilton, M., Blackburn, D., Vega, M. and Ozarska, B. (2015) Variation in rotary veneer recovery from australian plantation Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus nitens. BioResources, 10 (1). pp. 313-329.

2014

Underhill, I. D., Gilbert, B. P., Bailleres, H., McGavin, R. L. and Patterson, D. (2014) Structural Veneer Based Composite Products from Hardwood Thinning - Part I: Background and Manufacturing. RILEM Bookseries, 9 . pp. 577-588. ISSN 22110844

Gilbert, B. P., Underhill, I. D., Bailleres, H. and McGavin, R. L. (2014) Structural Veneer Based Composite Products from Hardwood Thinning - Part II: Testing of Hollow Utility Poles. In: Materials and Joints in Timber Structures. RILEM Bookseries, 9 . Springer Netherlands. ISBN 22110844

McGavin, R. L., Bailleres, H., Lane, F., Fehrmann, J. and Ozarska, B. (2014) Veneer Grade Analysis of Early to Mid-rotation Plantation Eucalyptus Species in Australia. BioResources, 9 (4). pp. 6562-6581. ISSN 1930-2126

McGavin, R. L., Bailleres, H., Lane, F., Blackburn, D., Vega, M. and Ozarska, B. (2014) Veneer Recovery Analysis of Plantation Eucalypt Species Using Spindleless Lathe Technology. Bioresources .

Gilbert, B. P., Underhill, I. D., Bailleres, H., El Hanandeh, A. and McGavin, R. L. (2014) Veneer based composite hollow utility poles manufactured from hardwood plantation thinned trees. Construction and Building Materials, 66 . pp. 458-466. ISSN 0950-0618

2013

McGavin, R. L., Bailleres, H., Lane, F. and Fehrmann, J. (2013) High value timber composite panels from hardwood plantation thinnings. Project Report. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland.

2012

Zbonak, A., Bailleres, H., McGavin, R. L. and Harding, K. (2012) Processing small diameter logs from sub-tropical species. In: Australian Forest Growers Conference, October 2012, Gympie.

2010

Redman, A. and McGavin, R. L. (2010) Accelerated drying of plantation grown Eucalyptus cloeziana and Eucalyptus pellita sawn timber. Forest Products Journal, 60 (4). pp. 339-345.

2008

Francis, L. P. and McGavin, R. L. (2008) Evaluation of wood characteristics of tropical post-mid rotation plantation Eucalyptus cloeziana and E. pellita: Part (a) Natural durability of timber. Project Report. Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd, Victoria.

Redman, A. and McGavin, R. L. (2008) Evaluation of wood characteristics of tropical post-mid rotation plantation Eucalyptus cloeziana and E. pellita: Part (b) Accelerated seasoning of sawn timber. Project Report. Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd, Victoria.

Bailleres, H., Hopewell, G. and McGavin, R. L. (2008) Evaluation of wood characteristics of tropical post-mid rotation plantation Eucalyptus cloeziana and E. pellita: Part (c) Wood quality and structural properties. Project Report. Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd, Victoria.

Hopewell, G., Atyeo, W.J. and McGavin, R. L. (2008) Evaluation of wood characteristics of tropical post-mid rotation plantation Eucalyptus cloeziana and E. pellita: Part (d) Veneer and plywood potential. Project Report. Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd, Victoria.

2004

Venn, T., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2004) Portable Sawmilling Costs for Landholders in Western Queensland. Working Paper. University of Queensland.

Venn, T. J., McGavin, R. L. and Leggate, W. (2004) Utilisation of western Queensland hardwoods as speciality timbers. Project Report. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.

2003

Nolan, G., Innes, T., Redman, A. and McGavin, R. L. (2003) Australian hardwood drying best practice manual. Part 1. Manual. Forest & Wood Products Research and Development Corporation.

Nolan, G., Innes, T., Redman, A. and McGavin, R. L. (2003) Australian hardwood drying best practice manual. Part 2. Manual. Forest & Wood Products Research and Development Corporation.

Venn, T. J., McGavin, R. L. and Rogers, H. M. (2003) Managing woodlands for income maximisation in western Queensland, Australia: clearing for grazing versus timber production. Forest Ecology and Management, 185 (3). pp. 291-306. ISSN 0378-1127

2000

Leggate, W., Palmer, G., McGavin, R. L. and Muneri, A. (2000) Productivity, sawn recovery and potential rates of return from eucalypt plantations in Queensland. In: IUFRO Conference, The Future of Eucalypts for Wood Products, 19-24 March, 200, Launceston, Tasmania.