Grant Emms
Research Leader
Dept of manufacturing bioproducts SCION
Crown Research Institute
New Zealand
Biography
Dr Grant Emms is a physicist specialising in acoustics. He helps to develop grading systems for the sawmilling industry that measure the stiffness of structural timber using sound waves. Grant has also taken a lead role in developing acoustic insulation systems for wooden buildings.
Research Interest
Use of vibration, acoustics and ultrasonics to measure properties of wood,Use of microwaves to non-destructively measure moisture content, grain angle and other properties of wood
Publications
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Emms GW, Walther T (2010) Flanking Transmission Measurements: Part 1- Measurement Techniques. Building Acoustics 17:15–34.
