Scharf, Joseph
M
S Forest Resources
Project:
Tree Biomechanics
Contact:
jscharfjscharf(at)eco.umass.edu
Office:
Ag. Eng. 109
Position:
Research Assistant
Support:
TreeFund
Faculty Advisor:
Brian Kane
Project Abstract:
My project will involve the use of physics and engineering principles in analyzing the dynamics and kinematics of trees subjected to the forces of wind loading. In addition I will investigate the forces imposed on a tree by arborist rigging systems.
Last updated October 13, 2011 by Roxann Cormier
