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MSS Atherton
Atherton, George H. (George Harry),
1920-1987.
George H. Atherton Papers
1937-1979
1970-1979
1.8 cubic feet, including 16 photos
2 boxes
The George H. Atherton Papers consist of materials created or
assembled by Atherton in his work as a forest products researcher and teacher. Atherton was a
research engineer with the Oregon Forest Products Laboratory from 1950 to 1961, when he became a
Forest Products professor at Oregon State University.
Materials in
English.
Biographical Note:
George H. Atherton was a faculty member in Forest Products at Oregon State University from 1961
until his retirement in 1982; he was honored by the forestry students as an outstanding teacher with
the Aufderheide Award. Atherton earned his BS (1950) and MS (1966) degrees in Mechanical Engineering
from Oregon State. From 1950 until 1961, Atherton was a research engineer with the Oregon Forest
Products Laboratory; he was in charge of milling and engineering for the laboratory in 1954-1961.
His research specialties included heat transfer and timber mechanics.
As a Professor of Forest Products he taught upper-level courses, including Forest Products 321
and 422 on the mechanical properties of wood and wood products; supervised graduate students;
participated in various short courses and seminars concerning veneer and lumber drying, as well as
timber construction; and conducted research projects.
The George H. Atherton Papers consist of materials created or assembled by Atherton in his work
as a forest products researcher and teacher. These include student projects and reference files.
The student projects are papers written by students in Atherton's mechanical properties course
(Forest Products 422) during the 1970s. A subject index and list of the papers is included with the
collection. The papers represent substantive research projects and address the mechanical properties
of solid wood, veneer, wood composites, laminates, and other wood products; interactions and effects
between wood products and various fasteners, such as nails, staples, and screws; paper manufacture,
include the effect of recycle pulp; and the effects of moisture, drying temperature, and chemical
treatments on the mechanical properties of wood products.
The reference files pertain to Atherton's research on heat transfer and timber mechanics and
include reports, reprints, and publications; correspondence; research data; testing equipment
manuals; and related documentation.
Collection is open for research.
The George H. Atherton Papers are arranged in 2 series: I. Student Reports, 1970-1979 and II. Reference Materials, 1937-1976.
George H. Atherton Papers, Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Evaluations and grades of student papers have been redacted.
The papers were transferred by the Forest Products Department to the Archives in 1999.
A biographical file for Atherton is available in the College of
Forestry Records (RG 139). The Forest Products Department Records (RG 003) include
extensive documentation of forest products research and teaching at Oregon State. The Archives'
collections include the papers of several other forest products faculty, including S.E. Corder, Leif
Espenas, Douglas W. Glennie, Robert. D. Graham, and
James W. Johnson. The August Rauch Collection documents Rauch's wood products research.
Oregon Forest Products
Laboratory.
Oregon State University. Forest
Research Laboratory.
Oregon State University. Dept. of Forest
Products.
Forest products--Oregon.
Forestry laboratories--Oregon--Corvallis.
Forestry schools and
education--Curricula--Oregon--Corvallis.
Lumber--Drying.
Veneers and veneering.
Wood--Mechanical properties.
Wood--Testing.
Wood--Thermal properties.
Colleges and Universities
Forestry and Forestry Products
Oregon
Corvallis
Series I
Student Reports
1970-1979
Contains student project reports from 1970-1979 from the Department of Forest Products at Oregon
State University taught by George Atherton. Series is arranged alphabetically by author names and
contains a bibliography and index for class reports.
1
Bibliography – Student Reports and Index through 1979
1979
Cross-reference index for class reports.
1
Mark R. Arslan. An Evaluation of the Relationship between Torsional Modules of Rigidity
and Modulus of Rupture in Bending for Douglas-Fir Dimension Lumber
1978
1
Jon C. Atherton. Effect of Species, Load and Load Cycling on Slip in Nailed Wood
Joints
1979
1
Michael J. Bauman. Evaluation of Euler’s Formula for Predicting Critical Buckling Loads
in Wood Columns
1978
1
Kurt Barats. Direct Withdrawal Resistance of Screws in Medium Density
Fiberboard
1978
1
Jack W. Berka. The Effect of the Span-Depth Ratio on the Modulus of Elasticity and
Modulus of Rigidity for Douglas-fir Box Beams
1976
1
Bruce W. Bevard. Study of Density Variation in Hardboard Using X-Radiation
1970
1
Philip R. Biencourt. Effect of Size and Location of Knots on the Bending Properties of
Douglas-fir Studs
1979
1
John Boothe. The Effect of Fumigants at Three Temperatures on the Stiffness and Bending
Strength of Douglas-fir Heartwood
1976
1
Wayne E. Borgersen. The Effect of Time on Interlayer Slip of Plywood by Two-by Four and
Fiberboard to Two-by-Four Nailed Joints
1976
1
Stephen D. Browning. Prediction of Strength and Stiffness of a Glued Laminated Beam from
Properties of Cores Taken From the Laminations of the Beam
1975
1
Nicholas E. Bush. Direct and Lateral Resistance of Power-Driven Nails and Staples in
Clear Douglas-fir
1971
1
Christopher S. Carter. Determination of Moduli of Elasticity, Rupture, and Rigidity for
Insulation Board
1974
1
John R. Cheeseman. Effect of Glueline Thickness on Shear and Tensile Properties of a Wood
Composite
1975
1
Jon Chrysler. Is there a Difference in Bending Strength between Heartwood and Sapwood of
Douglas-fir Veneer?
1970
1
Michael W. Clausen, Effect of Specimen Depth on Modulus of Elasticity in Clear
Douglas-fir
1973
1
Robert J. Colella. Evaluation of the Slip Moduli of Three Plywood-To-Wall Stud Fastening
Systems
1973
1
Joseph Coussens, Effects of Grade and Thickness Variations in Douglas-Fir Plywood on
Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity and Shear Strength
1976
1
Douglas L. Crandall. The Screw-Holding Strength of Particleboard
1977
1
Gary A. Deeke. Accuracy of Euler's Formula in the Prediction of Critical Load on
Axially-Loaded Slender Columns
1970
1
Greg Dickson. Specific Gravity, Percent Summerwood, and Ring Count, as Predictors of
Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rupture
1974
1
Edward C. Dierling. The Effect of Fomes Pini on the Bending Strength and Stiffness of
Clear Douglas-fir
1970
1
Mark C Dohrmann. Predicting Residual Strength and Stiffness of a Large Glued-Laminated
Beam from Small Specimens Sawn from the Beam
1975
1
Michael B. Donivan. Strength of Furniture Joint vs. Furniture Joint Design
1975
1
Tom Eby. The Effect of Density, Thickness and Board Location on Bending Strength,
Stiffness and Internal Bond Strength of Commercially Produced Particleboard
1977
1
Jon E. Edens. The Effects of Nail Spacing, Nailing Angle, and Joints on Interlayer Slip,
in Plywood Sheating—Two-By-Four Construction
1975
1
Keith Ehrensing. The Effect of Screw Size on Direct Screw Withdrawal Strength of
Particleboard
1970
1
Bruce H. Erickson. Comparative Tests of Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rupture
Between Clear Wood Sapwood Produced Beyond an Occluded Knot and Clear Wood Sapwood Developed Between
Nodes of a 27 Year Old Douglas-fir
1970
1
Thomas C. Ewen. A Comparison of the Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity, Plywood
Glue Line Shear Strength, and Percent Wood Failure on One Half Inch 3-Ply, 4-Ply, and 5-Ply
Plywoods
1971
1
Virgilio A. Fernandez. Effect of Fire-Retardant Treatments on the Strength and Stiffness
of Small Douglas-fir Beams
undated
1
David F. Flaming. Effects of Specific Gravity, Depth of Penetration, and Grain Direction
on the Direct Withdrawal Resistance of Nails
1976
1
Charles Geissel. Effect of Depth in Small Clear Beams on Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of
Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity
1974
1
Mark A. Gillies. Work Done in FP 422 Mechanical Properties II
1978
1
Dennis M. Golik. Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity Measured by Flexural Vibration as a
Cantilever as a Predictor of Modulus of Rupture for Clear Western Hemlock
1972
1
Stephen W. Griffith. Effect of Head Speed, Span, and Thickness on Strength and Stiffness
of Hardboard
1979
1
Mark Grube. The Comparison of the Strength Properties of Three Construction
Panels
1979
1
David Haas. Effect of Use of Recycled Pulp on the Properties of Bleached Douglas-fir
Kraft Paper
1979
1
Jim Hallstrom. Development of a Non-Destructive Testing Method for Unseasoned Douglas-fir
Scaffold Plank
1973
1
Kerry A. Hart. A Comparison of MOR and MOE of Dry Douglas-fir 2 x 4 Studs from Peeler
Cores and Small Logs with Studs from the Outer Part of Larger Logs
undated
Includes 2 color prints
1
John H. Hatton. Effect of Long Term Water Soak on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of
Elasticity in Particleboard Underlayment
1970
1
Guy G. Helsing. The Effect of Three Fumigants on Stiffness and Strength of Douglas-fir
Heartwood
1973
1
Jim Herold. Direct Withdrawal Resistance of 1¼” Helically Grooved Nails Compared with 1¼”
Flathead Screws in Douglas-Fir and White Oak
1973
1
Mark Hollaender. Comparing Nails and Screws and Investigating the Effect of Load Levels
and Load Cycling on Interlayer Slip
1979
1
Robert K. Horton. The Effect of Beating and Sheet Weight on the Strength Properties of
Kraft Paper
1970
1
Bill Huff. Modulus of Elasticity Measured by Static and Dynamic Methods as
Non-destructive Predictors of Modulus of Rupture
1976
1
Bob Inwards. The Effect of Vapam (Sodium Methyl Dithiocarbamate) on the Stiffness and
Bending Strength of Douglas-fir Heartwood
1975
1
Gotzsche-Larsen Jens. Determination of Modulus of Rigidity and True Modulus of Elasticity
for Three Sizes of Douglas-fir Beams
1976
1
John A. Johnson. Effect of Machine Direction on Certain Properties of Particleboard
Underlayment
1976
1
David E. Jordan. The Effect of Load Application Direction with Respect to Grain Angle on
the Shear Strength of Clear Douglas-fir
1971
1
Stephen S. Kelly. The Modulus of Elasticity of Particleboard as Effected by Small
Span/Depth Ratios
1977
1
Nancy Klink. The Effects of Thickness, Frequency, and Sound Pressure Level on the Sound
Transmission Loss of Three Materials Commonly Used in Building Construction
1978
1
Chuck L. Kroeger. Comparison of Utility-Grade Englemann Spruce Two-By-Four Stud Strength
Ratios Determined by Three Different Methods
1973
1
David G. Langland. Effect of Beating Time, Basis Weight, and Test Span on Some Paper
Properties
1977
1
Daniel J. Lewis. The Mechanical Properties of Hardboard as Affected by Orzan
1977
1
Gray S. Likins. Moduli of Elasticity Determined by Three Methods as a Predictor of
Modulus of Rupture for Clear Douglas-fir Studs
1977
1
Jim Lyman. Variation of Modu1us of Elasticity in ½" Plywood With Respect to Specimen
Size
1976
1
Edward J. McLaughlin Jr. Special Term Report on Activities in Mechanical Properties Tim
Marcy, Moisture Content and How It Effects the Strength and Stiffness of Wood in Bending
1974
Includes 4 b/w prints
1
Norman Marrs. Effect of Fiberglass Lamination on the Strength of Small Clear Wood
Specimens
1970
1
Greg W. Miller. Strength and Stiffness of Composite I Beams with Structural Particleboard
Webs and Solid Wood Flanges
1975
1
Arjen A. Morks. Effects of Accelerated Aging Methods on the Properties of
Plywood
1978
1
Michael E. Murphy. The Effect of Preservative Treatments on the Withdrawal Resistance of
Three Nail Types in Douglas-fir
1978
1
Scott Nebinger. Tension Strength and Stiffness of Nailed or Glued Truss Plate
End-Joints
1977
Includes 2 b/w prints
1
Bradley J. Nutting. Comparison of Bending Properties of Peeler Core-Cut and Log-Cut
Studs
1979
1
Jerry Obendorf. Creep and Recovery in Particleboard as Affected by Relative
Humidity
1970
Includes 5 b/w prints
1
Edward W. Olson. Effect of Redrying on the Bending Properties of Veneer
1979
1
Gregg T. Perry. Effect of Moisture Contents Below Fiber Saturation Point on Modulus of
Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity in Two Specific Gravity Classes of Flat-Grain Western
Hemlock
1971
1
Larry Phillips. Accuracy of Eulers Formula in the Prediction of Critical Load on Axially
Loaded Slender Columns
1971
1
James L. Ployhar. The Effect of High Temperature on the Strength of Two Northwest
Softwoods
1979
1
Mark Powers. A Study of the Strength Properties of Hole-Incised Dimension
Lumber
1979
1
Jerry Premo. The Effect of Moisture Content on Direct Withdrawal of Common Wire Nails in
Western Hemlock
1971
1
Rod L. Remington. The Effect of Finger Joints on the Tensile Strength of Douglas-fir 2” x
4”
1970
1
Stephen Renn. The Effects of Nail Size, Plywood Thickness, and Edge Distance on Nail
Strength and Joint Slip of Plywood-Solid Wood Joints
1976
1
Johan Rering. Flexural Properties of a Particleboard Wood-Veneer Composite
1977
1
Eric R. Schild. The Strength of Nail, Screw, and Glue Joints Using Ponderosa Pine,
Douglas-fir Plywood, and Particleboard
1978
1
Glenn Schroeder. Relationships Between Specific Gravity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity,
and Modulus of Rupture in Clear Douglas-fir
1971
1
Randall Scott. Predicting Plywood Strength and Stiffness from Veneer Strength and
Stiffness
1970
1
Michael K. Seeds. A Comparison of Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity, Shear
Strength, and Percent Wood Failure of Three Different Types of One-Half Inch Exterior-Grade
Douglas-fir Plywood
1975
1
Thomas H. Sheffield. An Experiment to Examine the Effect of Freezing Temperatures on the
Bending Properties of Solid Wood
1979
1
Tom Shuford. Effect of Resin Impregnated Lead Holes on Direct Screw Withdrawal
Resistance
1970
Includes 3 b/w prints
1
Michael A. Sigman. Particleboard Properties as a Function of Location Within a Hot
Press
1978
1
Ray Slaughter. Evaluating the Effect of Drying Temperature of Rotary-Cut Veneers on
Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of 3/8" Douglas-Fir Plywood
1971
1
Harry R. Sondag. A Comparison of Two Methods of Accelerated Aging of Particle Board by
Means of Modulus of Rupture
1971
1
Robert Neal Stephen. Comparison of Bending Strength, Stiffness and Internal Bond Strength
for Two Types of Structural and One Industrial-Grade Particleboard
1975
1
John W. Stermer. The Determination of True Modulus of Elasticity of Douglas-fir and Coast
Hemlock 2x6's
1979
1
Glenn Schroeder. Derivations Design
1973
2
George R. Tietze. Effect of Stress Level of the Creep of Three Types of Composite
Boards
1979
2
Larry C. Tinker. Prediction of Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of Small
Clear Specimens from Properties of Increment Cores
1974
2
Charles R. Turner. Correlation of Circular Saw Power Requirements with Wood Specific
Gravity Variations and Saw Feed Rate
1976
2
David Underriner. Specific Gravity, Ring Count, and Percent Summerwood as Indicators of
Strength in Douglas-fir
1979
2
James S. Vahrenwald. Analysis of Visual Strength Ratio, Actual Strength Ratio, Specific
Gravity and Modulus of Elasticity as Predictors of Modulus of Rupture
1976
2
Cle Wade. The Effect of Starch and Refining Time on Tensile Stretch, Tensile Energy
Absorption, Bursting Strength and MOE in Bending of Paper
1975
2
Brian A. Wagner. Thickness, Density and Machine Direction and Their Effects on Bending
Properties
1977
2
Tim Wall. Effect of Span Width, and Method of Loading on Modulus of Elasticity of
Plywood
1973
2
Mark Watson. The Effect of Stress Level and Thickness Upon the Creep Properties of
Particleboard From Two Different Sources
1978
2
Andrew F. Winkle. The Effect of Incising on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity
of Douglas-fir
1971
2
Walter M. Wirfs. Effect of Impact on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of
Urea-formaldehyde Bonded Douglas-Fir Particle Board
1973
Series II
Reference Materials
1937-1976
Contains correspondence, research data, reports, testing equipment manuals and related
documentation pertaining to forest products. The bulk of the items in this series are related
documentation and testing equipment manuals.
2
Bark, Volume, and Specific Gravities (Lodewick)
1957
Correspondence
2
Bark Specific Gravity and Moisture Content
1951
Correspondence
2
Barometer
1937-1959
Related Documentation
2
Connectors
undated
Research Data
2
Combustion of Wood
1958-1962
Related Documentation
2
Chips-Springfield Survey 20c
1954
Report
2
CO2 vs. XSAIR and Stack Temp VSXS
1956
Related Documentation
2
Corrosion and Deterioration of Wood in Contact with Iron Plus Other Corrosion
1962-1964
Research Data
2
Deflectometer – Test Mach. Specs.
undated
Related Documentation
2
DIAPH. Test Apparatus 45KI, Redesign of
1960
Research Data
2
ERROTC in DEFL. RDGS when Using 8” x 6 ½” WF Beam in Test Machine and New 15” Deep
I-Beam
1966
Research Data
2
High-Temp. Veneer Drying Apparatus
1966
Research Data
2
Floor Test Apparatus
1963
Research Data
2
Shrinkage Measurement Apparatus
1963
Research Data
2
Cap Test Mold
1959
Research Data
2
Diaphragm Test Apparatus
1960
Research Data
2
Heat Pump
1948-1960
Related Documentation
2
Ignition, Charring Temp., Wood
1949-1967
Correspondence
2
Impregnator
1952
Research Data
2
5/4 and 4/4 Joists
1962
Research Data
2
Log Scale vs. FT3, Vol. of Stumps
1953
Related Documentation
2
ALTEC – Microphone
1954-1959
Testing Equipment Manual
2
MOE Calc. From Slope – 60,000 Test Mach.
undated
Related Documentation
2
Reeves Drives
1951
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Roots Blower
1948
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Sanborn Recorder Schaevitz, Gages etc
1963-1965
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Sanborn Recorder Manual
1962-1964
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Shrinkage, Swelling
undated
Related Documentation
2
Steel Strength Variation
1954
Related Documentation
2
Steel-Wood Joist-Stud, Cost Compare
1972
Related Documentation
2
Strain Gages
1960-1961
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Temp. Meas. Instr.
1949-1964
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Test Grips (Two Different Sets)
1964-1965
Research Data
2
Temp. Recorder Specs, GE-Also Range Change Kit
1959-1967
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Thermal Expansion of Wood
1960
Related Documentation
2
Thermal Properties of Wood (List of Duplications) USFPL
1961
Related Documentation
2
Temperature Measurement
1948-1951
Related Documentation
2
Veneer – Heated
1960
Related Documentation
2
Vibration Insulators and Vibrators
1954-1960
Related Documentation
2
Floor Vibration Meas.
1969-1974
Testing Equipment Manual
2
Weighing Devices
1951-1952
Test Equipment Manual
2
Wood, Slabs, Cubic Vol. Rel., Also Bark on Slab
1954
Related Documentation
2
INSTRON – Inst. Manuals
1964-1971
Testing Equipment Manual
2
INSTRON – New Machines
1976
Testing Equipment Manual