Publications by Thomas Urbanik
Forest Products Laboratory


Urbanik, T.J. 2008 ECT Modeling Topics. TAPPI CORBOTEC Annual Summer Meeting, Groton, Connecticut, June 19, pp: 1-21.
Urbanik, T.J., S.K. Lee, and C.G. Johnson 2006 Column compression strength of tubular packaging forms made from paper. ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation 34(6), November, pp: 1-7.
Urbanik, T.J. and J.M. Won 2006 Principles of minimum cost refining for optimum linerboard strength. Progress in Paper Recycling 15(4), August, pp: 13-21.
Urbanik, T.J. and B. Frank 2006 Box compression analysis of world-wide data spanning 46 years. Wood and Fiber Science 38(3), July, pp: 399-416.
Rahman, A. A., T.J. Urbanik, and M. Mahamid 2006 FE analysis of creep and hygroexpansion response of corrugated fiberboard to a moisture flow: A transient nonlinear analysis. Wood and Fiber Science 38(2), April, pp: 268-267.
Saliklis, E.P., T.J. Urbanik, and B. Tokyay 2003 Bilinear modeling of cellulosic orthotropic nonlinear materials. Journal of Pulp and Paper Science 29(12), December, pp: 407-411.
Urbanik, T.J.and E.P. Saliklis 2003 Finite element corroboration of buckling phenomena observed in corrugated boxes. Wood and Fiber Science, 35(3), pp: 322-333.
Rahman, A. A., T.J. Urbanik, and M. Mahamid 2003 Response of corrugated fiberboard to moisture flow: a 3-D finite element transient nonlinear analysis. Proceedings of 2003 International Paper Physics Conference, Victoria, B.C., Canada. , September 7-11, pp: 277-281.
Rahman, A. A., T.J. Urbanik, and M. Mahamid 2003 Transient nonlinear analysis of moisture flow through a corrugated fiberboard. ASCE 16th Engineering Mechanics Conference, Seattle, WA, July 16-18.
Urbanik, T.J.and E.P. Saliklis 2002 Comparison of postbuckling model and finite element model with compression strength of corrugated boxes. Proceedings of the 2002 Progress in Paper Physics Seminar, Syracuse, NY, September 8-13.
Rahman, A. A., T.J. Urbanik, and M. Mahamid 2002 Moisture diffusion through a corrugated fiberboard under compressive loading: Its deformation and stiffness response. Proceedings of the 2002 Progress in Paper Physics Seminar, Syracuse, NY, September 8-13, pp: 85-88.
Urbanik, T.J. 2002 A more mechanistic model of the compression strain-load response of paper. Journal of Pulp and Paper Science 28(6), June, pp: 211-216.
Parris, N, M. Sykes, L.C. Dickey, J.L. Wiles, T.J. Urbanik, and P.H. Cooke 2002 Recyclable zein-coated kraft paper and linerboard. Progress in Paper Recycling 11(3), May, pp: 24-29.
Urbanik, T.J . 2001 Effect of corrugated flute shape on fibreboard edgewise crush strength and bending stiffness. Journal of Pulp and Paper Science 27(10), October, pp: 330-335.
Ardito, E.G., J.F. Faria, T.J. Urbanik 2000 Desempenho do papelão ondulado em diferentes condições de umidade relativa. (Performance of corrugated fiberboard in different conditions of relative humidity). O Papel, July, pp: 69-75.
Urbanik, T.J. 1999 Effect of relative humidity on the optimum flute shape for corrugated fiberboard. 4th International Symposium on Moisture and Creep Effects on Paper, Board and Containers, E.F.P.G., France, March, pp: 27-43.
Gilchrist, A.C., J.C. Suhling, and T.J. Urbanik 1999 Nonlinear finite element modeling of corrugated board. ASME joint applied mechanicals and materials division meeting. AMD-Vol. 231/MD-Vol. 85 Mechanics of Cellulosic Materials — 1999 ASME 1999, pp: 101-106.
Suhling, J. C., A. C. Gilchrist, S. Shu, and T. J. Urbanik 1998 Nonlinear finite element modeling of corrugated board. Progress in Paper Physics: A Seminar, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B. C., Canada, August 9-14.
Urbanik, T.J. 1998 Strength criterion for corrugated fiberboard under long-term stress. Tappi Journal, 81(3), pp: 33-37.
Carvalho, M. 1998 CRITÉRIO DE RESISTÊNCIA PARA PAPELÃO ONDULADO SOB CARREGAMENTO DE LONGA DURAÇÃO. Portuguese translation of Urbanik, T.J. 1998. Strength criterion for corrugated fiberboard under long-term stress. Tappi Journal, 81(3), pp: 33-37.
Urbanik, T. J. 1997 Section meetings, New Zealand. Appita Journal, 50(3), pp: 262, 263.
Ardito, E.G. and T.J. Urbanik 1997 Compressive strength of corrugated board with recycled medium under different humidity conditions. 10th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, Melbourne, Victoria University, March, pp: 439-449.
Urbanik, T. J. 1997 Linear and Nonlinear Material Effects on Postbuckling Strength of Corrugated Containers. AMD-Vol. 221/MD-Vol. 77, Mechanics of Cellulosic Materials, ASME, pp: 93-99.
Urbanik, T. J. 1997 Strength and life criteria for corrugated fiberboard by three methods. 3rd International Symposium, Moisture and Creep Effects on Paper, Board and Containers, Rotoura, New Zealand, PAPRO, February 20, 21, pp: 247-256.
Urbanik, T. J. 1996 Machine Direction Strength Theory of Corrugated Fiberboard. Journal of Composites Technology & Research, 18(2), April, pp: 80-88.
Urbanik, T. J. 1996 Review of buckling mode and geometry effects on postbuckling strength of corrugated containers. PVP-Vol. 343, Development, Validation, and Application of Inelastic Methods for Structural Analysis and Design, ASME, pp: 85-94.
Urbanik, T.J. and S.K. Lee 1995 Swept sine humidity schedule for testing cycle period effects on creep. Wood and Fiber Science, 27(l), pp: 68-78.
Urbanik, T.J. 1995 Hygroexpansion-creep model for corrugated fiberboard. Wood and Fiber Science 27(2), pp: 134–140.
Urbanik, T. J., A.H. Catlin, D. R. Friedman, and R. C. Lund 1994 Edgewise crush test streamlined by shorter time after waxing. Tappi Journal 77(1), January, pp: 83-86.
Urbanik, T. J., S. K. Lee, T. L. Laufenberg, and S. P. Verrill 1993 Combined board performance under cyclic humidity conditions. Task II—Combined board testing. Report to Containerboard Kraft and Paper Group of the American Forest & Paper Association, United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI.
Urbanik, T. J., A.H. Catlin, D. R. Friedman, and R. C. Lund 1993 More rapid edgewise crush test methods. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 21(1), January, pp: 62-67.
Urbanik, T. J. 1992 OptiCFC Expert System Software. Techline Pulp, Paper, and Packaging. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI.
Urbanik, T. J. 1992 Effect of in-plane shear modulus of elasticity on buckling strength of paperboard plates. Wood and Fiber Science 24(4), pp: 381-384.
Urbanik, T. J. 1990 Correcting for instrumentation with corrugated fiberboard edgewise crush test theory. Tappi Journal, October, pp: 94, 263-268.
Urbanik, T. J. 1990 Forced vibration response of nonlinear top-loaded corrugated fiberboard containers. Proceedings, 61st Shock and Vibration Symposium, Pasadena, CA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Vol. 1, October 16-18, pp: 253-274.
Urbanik, T. J. 1990 Force plate for corrugated container vibration tests. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 18(5), September, pp: 359-362.
Johnson, M. J., Jr. and T. J. Urbanik 1989 Analysis of the localized buckling in composite plate structures with application to determining the strength of corrugated fiberboard. Journal of Composites Technology & Research 11(4), Winter, pp: 121-127.
Johnson, M. J., Jr. and T. J. Urbanik 1987 Buckling of axially loaded, long rectangular paperboard plates. Wood and Fiber Science 19(2), pp: 135-146.
Ince, P. J. and T. J. Urbanik 1986 Economics of fiber cost and compressive strength of singlewall-wall corrugated boxes. Tappi Journal, October, pp: 102-105.
Johnson, M. J., Jr. and T. J. Urbanik 1986 Strength of paperboard elements of arbitrary configuration. Abstracts of presentations from the International Paper Physics Seminar, August 10-12, pp: 351, 352.
Urbanik, T. J. 1985 A method for determining the effect of fasteners on the stiffness and strength of wood drive-in-rack pallets. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 13(5), September, pp: 379-386.
Urbanik, T. J. 1985 Deckboard bending theory for three-stringer wood pallets in drive-in-racks. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 13(1), January, pp: 3-8.
Urbanik, T. J. 1984 Vibrational loading mechanism of unitized corrugated containers with cushions and non-load bearing contents. The Shock and Vibration Bulletin, Part 3, Structural Dynamics, Machinery Dynamics and Vibration Problems, The Shock and Vibration Information Center, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., June, pp: 111-122.
Johnson, M. J., Jr. and T. J. Urbanik 1984 A nonlinear theory for elastic plates with application to characterizing paper properties. Journal of Applied Mechanics 51(3), March, pp: 146-152.
Urbanik, T. J. 1982 Method analyzes analogue plots of paperboard stress-strain data. Tappi 65(4), April, pp: 104-108. Emendation. Tappi 65(7), July, p: 117.
Urbanik, T. J. 1982 Stress-strain relation for paperboard in edgewise compression. Program for SR-52 calculator. Tappi 65(4), April, pp: 131-133.
Urbanik, T. J. 1981 The principle of load-sharing in corrugated fiberboard. Paperboard Packaging 66(11), November, pp: 122, 124, 126, 128.
Urbanik, T.J. 1981 Effect of paperboard stress-strain characteristics on strength of singlewall corrugated fiberboard: A theoretical approach. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, Research Paper FPL 401, July.
Urbanik, T. J. 1981 A method for determining the effect of transportation vibration on unitized corrugated containers. The Shock and Vibration Bulletin, Part 3, Analytical Methods, Dynamic Analysis, Vehicle Systems, The Shock and Vibration Information Center, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., May, pp: 213-224.
Urbanik, T. J. 1980 Technical and engineering advances expected by our readers in 1980’s. Opinion of testing laboratory. Packaging Technology, October, pp:9-14.
Johnson, M. W., Jr., T. J. Urbanik, and W. E. Denniston 1980 Maximizing top-to-bottom compression strength. Paperboard Packaging 65(4), April, pp: 98, 100, 102-104, 106, 108.
Urbanik, T. J. 1980 Effect of transportation vibration on unitized corrugated containers. Package Development & Systems 10(1), January/February, pp: 13-16.
Johnson, M. W., Jr., T. J. Urbanik, and W. E. Denniston 1979 Optimum fiber distribution in singlewall corrugated fiberboard. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory Research Paper FPL 348.
Urbanik, T. J. 1979 Transportation vibration effects on unitized corrugated containers. Paperboard Packaging 64(2), February, pp: 50, 52, 57, 58, 60.
Urbanik, T. J. 1978 Supplement to FPL 322: Computer program for vibration analysis of stacked corrugated containers. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI.
Urbanik, T. J. 1978 Transportation vibration effects on unitized corrugated containers. United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, Research Paper FPL 322.