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.