Evaluation of Wood Species and Preservatives for Use in Wisconsin Highway Sign Posts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508557968)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) administers approximately 11,800 miles (18,990 km) of state highways (WisDOT 2014). WisDOT uses preservative-treated wood posts for much of the signage along these highways because wood is relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and has the necessary strength properties to tolerate typical Wisconsin wind loads. Although WisDOT's experi-ence with wood sign posts has been generally positive, there are some areas of concern, as well as potential opportunities for diversifying the wood species and preservatives used. WisDOT and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory con-ducted a comprehensive literature review to examine those concerns and opportunities.

Author: Forest Products Laboratory
ISBN-10: 1508557969
ISBN-13: 9781508557968
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2015
Pages: 50
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d