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Forest products and wood science : an introduction /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shmulsky, Rubin
Other Authors: Jones, P. David
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Edition:6th ed.
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1210/2011012034-b.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1210/2011012034-d.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1210/2011012034-t.html
Table of Contents:
  • Tree growth and production of woody tissue
  • Macroscopic character of wood
  • Composition and structure of wood cells
  • Softwood structure
  • Hardwood structure
  • Juvenile wood, reaction wood, and wood of branches
  • Wood and water
  • Density and specific gravity
  • Strength and mechanics
  • Durability and protection
  • Silvicultural practices and wood quality
  • Lumber
  • Structural composites
  • Nonstructural composites
  • Pulp and paper
  • Energy and chemical products
  • Global raw materials.