Abstract
Summarizes information on wood as an engineering material. Presents properties of wood and wood-based products of particular concern to the architect and engineer. Includes discussion of designing with wood and wood-based products along with some pertinent uses.
Keywords
Wood structure,
physical properties,
mechanical properties,
wood properties,
lumber,
wood-based composites,
plywood,
panel products,
design,
fastenings,
wood moisture,
drying,
gluing,
fire resistance,
finishing,
decay,
preservation,
wood-based products,
heat sterilization,
sustainable use,
sustainability,
wood handbooks,
handbooks
Citation
Ross, Robert J. 2010. Wood handbook : wood as an engineering material. Centennial ed. General technical report FPL ; GTR-190. Madison, WI : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, 2010: 1 v.