Forest products and wood science : an introduction /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shmulsky, Rubin
Other Authors: Jones, P. David (Paul David), 1976-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011 [reprint 2016]
Edition:Sixth edition
Subjects:
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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.