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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents findings from a study conducted by the National Bureau of Standards in conjunction with Iowa State College to investigate the commercial viability and applications of insulating board made from cornstalks. The author describes experiments utilizing various methods to create board from cornstalks through shredding, beating, cooking, and drying the material. They also discuss sizing, forming, and coating techniques to enhance the properties of the board. Detailed data is provided on the material's composition, properties, and potential uses in insulation and construction, supported by numerous tests and analyses conducted by the researchers. The findings have implications for the broader utilization of agricultural waste products and the development of sustainable building materials. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.