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Ua1b2/1/8 Oral History Part I, Paula Trafton, Owen Lawson Jul 2005

Ua1b2/1/8 Oral History Part I, Paula Trafton, Owen Lawson

WKU Archives Records

Part I of an interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Owen Lawson former WKU Physical Plant director.


Sabbatical Leave Report, Ted Becker Jan 1995

Sabbatical Leave Report, Ted Becker

Sabbaticals

As new technology rapidly changes the construction industry, we feel it is imperative that our programs are restructured to reflect these changes. In order to accomplish the goals of this sabbatical leave, I was to visit with our program advisory committee and a diverse group of companies and government agencies that would be willing to discuss what new technology they are using, or give us advice on additions and changes needed in our program. Our goal is to prepare out students with the most up-to-date and relative education that meets the industry entry level employment needs. The second objective is …


Optimal Width And Depth For Maximum Breaking Load Of Wood Beams, Steven H. Bullard, Vikram Yadama Jan 1991

Optimal Width And Depth For Maximum Breaking Load Of Wood Beams, Steven H. Bullard, Vikram Yadama

Faculty Publications

The strength of solid wood beams is an important property to consider in construction. Such beams do not receive further primary processing after leaving the sawmill, and their quality and strength properties are therefore determined by their initial, primary breakdown at the sawmill. The most efficient means of controlling the quality of solid wood beams is thus at the sawmill level. This paper presents a method of determining the width and depth of solid beams that will maximize breaking load.


Ua3/1/2 Letter To Roemer Brothers, Wku President's Office Jan 1920

Ua3/1/2 Letter To Roemer Brothers, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Letter from the WKU President's Office to Roemer Brothers of Bowling Green regarding the construction of a temporary gymnasium. The letter outlines the specifications for the building.