Timber

Structure, Properties, Conversion and Use

H.E. Desch, J.M. Dinwoodie

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN: 9780333609057
• eBook ISBN: 9781349134274
• Edition: 7
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Since the sixth edition of this classic text/reference was published in 1981, there have been so many developments in the field that the new seventh edition represents an almost total rewrite of the subject matter. The opportunity has been taken to rearrange the structure and broaden the scope to cover areas of conversion, machining and the application of paints and finishes; the format has also been enlarged to improve readability. Part 1 contains chapters that deal with the structure of wood at the gross, cellular and molecular levels; variability is also covered. Part 2 has five chapters on the properties of wood, with special coverage of elastic behaviour, toughness and the use of structural-sized timber for strength tests. Part 3 on processing has material on several new areas not covered in earlier editions of the book; for example, log conversion, seasoning, and the machining of wood and board. The discussion of grading and grade stresses is fully updated. Part 4 on utilisation examines the latest techniques and standards for the manufacture of wood products. Part 5 examines all aspects of timber in service, including protection and preservation. The book will appeal to a wide readership, both as a student text and reference. Students of wood science and forestry at undergraduate and equivalent level will find it of special value. All institutions with courses in the built environment will wish to make the book available as a reference source.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Timber Structure, Properties, Conversion and Use
• Contents
• Preface to the Seventh Edition
• 1 Introduction
• Part 1 Structure Of Wood
• Part 2 Properties Of Wood - Influence Of Structure
• Part 3 Processing Of Timber - How to Cut It Up, Dry And Grade It
• Part 4 Utilisation Of Timber - How, Why And Where Is It Used?
• Part 5 Timber In Service - What It Happens To Wood In Service? - How Can Its Life be Extended?
• Selected Bibliography - additional to that listed at the end of most chapters
• Appendix I: List of Botanical Equivalents of Common or Trade Names used in the Text
• Appendix II: Table of Conversion Factors
• Appendix III: Trade Organisations in the UK with Responsibility for Certain Products
• Index