Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction

Höfundur: Rubin Shmulsky (Útgáfa: 7)
Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction

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Graduate students in forestry and wood science, forestry industry personnel, forestry researchers, and biomass researchers.

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Útgefandi
Wiley Global Research (STMS)
ISBN
9781119426370
Print ISBN
9781119426431
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
7
Höfundar
Rubin Shmulsky
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2018-12-31
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
10
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • PREFACE
  • AUTHORS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
  • INTRODUCTION
  • References and Supplemental Readings
  • ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE
  • CHAPTER 1: Tree Growth and Production of Woody Tissue
  • Classification of Woody Plants
  • Distribution of Hardwoods and Softwoods
  • Wood – a Collection of Small Cells
  • Basic Processes in Tree Growth
  • Vascular Cambium
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 2: Macroscopic Character of Wood
  • Three Distinct Surfaces of Wood
  • Growth Rings
  • Heartwood and Sapwood
  • Rays
  • Grain Orientation
  • Knots
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 3: Composition and Structure of Wood Cells
  • Chemical Components
  • Cell Wall
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 4: Softwood Structure
  • Longitudinal Tracheids
  • Other Longitudinal Cells
  • Rays
  • Wood Identification
  • Summary
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 5: Hardwood Structure
  • Differences Between Hardwood and Softwood Xylem
  • Longitudinal Cells
  • Rays
  • Wood Identification
  • Summary
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 6: Juvenile Wood, Reaction Wood, and Wood of Branches
  • Juvenile Wood
  • Reaction Wood
  • Branchwood
  • Bark
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 7: Wood and Water
  • Location of Water in Wood
  • Nature of Water in Wood
  • Moisture Content Calculation
  • Moisture Content Measurement
  • Relation of Moisture Content to the Environment
  • Moisture Content of Green Wood
  • Shrinking and Swelling
  • Dimensional Changes and Environmental Changes
  • Dimensional Changes in Veneer‐, Fiber‐, and Particle‐based Panel Products
  • Moisture Movement During Drying
  • Methods of Drying Lumber and Other Solid Wood Products
  • Veneer, Particle, and Fiber Drying
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 8: Density and Specific Gravity
  • Effects of Moisture Content
  • Cell Wall Density and Porosity
  • Calculation of Weight and Buoyancy
  • Impact of Extractives and Inorganic Materials on Specific Gravity
  • Methods of Determining Specific Gravity
  • Relationship of Density to Growth Rate
  • Variability of Density
  • Sources of Variation in Specific Gravity
  • Juvenile Wood and Reaction Wood
  • Density of Forest Products
  • Metrication
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 9: Strength and Mechanics
  • Concepts of Stress, Strain, and Flexure
  • Shear Stress and Strain
  • Anisotropic Nature of Wood
  • Relationship of Strength to Specific Gravity
  • Comparative Strengths of Important Species
  • Allowable Stresses
  • 9.1 Variability of Clear Wood Strength
  • Factors Affecting the Strength of Clear Wood
  • Factors Affecting the Strength of Lumber Products
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 10: Durability and Protection
  • Fungi
  • Bacteria
  • Insects
  • Marine Borers
  • Heat and Fire
  • Weathering
  • Preservation
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 11: Silvicultural Practices and Wood Quality
  • Measures of Wood Quality
  • Growth Manipulation and Wood Quality
  • Genetic Improvement and Wood Quality
  • Intensive Culture
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 12: Lumber
  • Differences Between Softwood and Hardwood Lumber
  • Lumber Designation by Species Group
  • Lumber Size and Measurement Standards
  • Sawlog Scaling and Measurement
  • Lumber Manufacturing
  • Industrial Products
  • Improving Sawmill Efficiency
  • Importance of Standards and Grades for Proper Lumber Selection and Use
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 13: Structural Composites
  • End‐jointed Lumber
  • Glue‐laminated Timber
  • Cross‐laminated Timber
  • Structural Plywood
  • Plywood Production
  • Panel Grades and Uses
  • Oriented Strandboard
  • Laminated Veneer Lumber
  • Strand‐based Composite Lumber Products
  • Adhesives
  • Factors Affecting Production Efficiency
  • Design Considerations and Product Limitations
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 14: Nonstructural Composites
  • Decorative Plywood
  • Basic Steps in Manufacture
  • Particleboard
  • Wood‐based Fiber Products
  • Medium‐density Fiberboard
  • Hardboard
  • Insulation/Acoustical Board
  • Other Wood‐fiber Products
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 15: Pulp and Paper
  • Paper
  • Paper Consumption
  • Paper Properties
  • Important Types of Paper
  • Measurement and Sources of Raw Material
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 16: Energy and Chemical Products
  • Materials Available for Energy
  • Nature of Wood as Fuel
  • Wood for Energy in the Forest Products Industries
  • The Use of Wood for Commercial Electrical Generation
  • The Use of Wood for Production of Liquid Fuels
  • Wood Energy Use by Other Industries
  • Chemical Wood Products
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • CHAPTER 17: Global Raw Materials
  • The Importance of Wood
  • Forests and Their Condition
  • Increased Efficiency of Wood Use
  • Nonwood Renewable Materials
  • Nonrenewable Raw Materials – Trends and Outlook
  • Environmental Impacts of Forest Harvesting and Wood Use
  • References and Supplemental Reading
  • INDEX
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