SIMULATION OF HARDWOOD LOG SAWING.

Mathematical modeling computer programs for several hardwood sawing systems have been developed and are described. The programs outlined were developed at the University of Kentucky using an IBM 370/165 for investigation, within five sawing methods, of some of the three-dimensional factors affecting final sawn-log value: initial placement of the log on the carriage, hidden defects and defect clusters, edging method, rerip location, kerf size, and both centered and off-center core defects.