Wood handbook: wood as an engineering material

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., ed. 2010. Wood handbook: wood as an engineering material. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL-GTR-190. Madison, Wisconsin : U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 509 p.