Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Chapter 1 - Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Woods
Chapter 2 - Structure of Wood
Chapter 3 - Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood
Chapter 4 - Mechanical Properties of Wood
Chapter 5 - Commercial Lumber
Chapter 6 - Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties
Chapter 7 - Fastenings
Chapter 8 - Structural Analysis Equations
Chapter 9 - Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials
Chapter 10 - Wood-bas ed Composites and Panel Products
Chapter 11 - Glued Structural Members
Chapter 12 - Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes
Chapter 13 - Biodeterioration of Wood
Chapter 14 - Wood Preservation
Chapter 15 - Finishing of Wood
Chapter 16 - Use of Wood in Buildings and Bridges
Chapter 17 - Fire Safety
Chapter 18 - Round Timbers and Ties
Chapter 19 - Specialty Treatments
Glossary
Index