Wood Handbook, Wood as an Engineering Material

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Chapter 11 Wood-Based Composite Ma-

terials Panel Products, Glued-Laminated

Timber, Structural Composite Lumber, and

Chapter 12 Mechanical Properties of

Chapter 13 Drying and Control of Moisture

Chapter 17 Use of Wood in Buildings

Chapter 18 Fire Safety of Wood

Glossary

• Hardwood Lumber 6– Round Timbers, and Ties


• Softwood Lumber 6–


• Purchase of Lumber 6–


• Round Timbers and Ties 6–


• Abbreviations 6– Commonly Used Lumber, Round Timber, and Tie


• References 6–


• Lumber 7– erties for Lumber, Round Timber, and Ties


• Round Timbers and Ties 7–


• Literature Cited 7–


• Additional References 7–


• Nails 8– Chapter 8 Fastenings


• Spikes 8–


• Staples 8–


• Drift Bolts 8–


• Wood Screws 8–


• Lag Screws 8–


• Bolts 8–


• Connector Joints 8–


• Metal Plate Connectors 8–


• Joist Hangers 8–


• Fastener Head Embedment 8–


• Literature Cited 8–


• Additional References 8–


• Deformation Equations 9– Chapter 9 Structural Analysis Equations


• Stress Equations 9–


• Stability Equations 9–


• Literature Cited 9–


• Additional References 9–


• Surface Properties of Wood for Bonding 10– Bond Formation and Performance


• Physical Properties of Wood for Bonding 10–


• Adhesives 10–


• Bonding Process 10–


• Bonded Joints 10–


• Testing and Performance 10–


• Standards 10–


• References 10–


• Wood as a Green Building Material 1– Building Material


• Forest Certification Programs 1–


• Literature Cited 1–


• Timber Resources and Uses 2– of Commercially Important Woods


• Species Descriptions 2–


• Imported Woods 2–


• Scientific Name Index 2–


• Literature Cited 2–


• Additional References 2–


• Biological Structure of Wood at Decreasing Scales 3– Chapter 3 Structure and Function of Wood


• Microscopic Structure of Softwoods and Hardwoods 3–


• Wood Technology 3–


• Juvenile Wood and Reaction Wood 3–


• Appearance of Wood as Sawn Lumber 3–


• Wood Identification 3–


• Literature Cited 3–


• Wood–Moisture Relationships 4– Physical Properties of Wood


• Thermal Properties 4–


• Electrical Properties 4–


• Friction Properties 4–


• Nuclear Radiation Properties 4–


• Literature Cited 4–


• Additional Reference 4–


• Orthotropic Nature of Wood 5– Chapter 5 Mechanical Properties of Wood


• Elastic Properties 5–


• Strength Properties 5–


• Vibration Properties 5–


• Wood 5– Mechanical Properties of Clear Straight-Grained


• Properties 5– Natural Characteristics Affecting Mechanical


• Literature Cited 5–


• Additional References 5–


• Scope 11– Wood–Nonwood Composite Materials


• Conventional Wood-Based Composite Panels 11–


• Glulam Timber 11–


• Structural Composite Lumber 11–


• Wood–Nonwood Composite Materials 11–


• Literature Cited 11–


• Elastic Properties 12– Wood-Based Composite Materials


• Strength Properties 12–


• Panel Products 12–


• Timber Elements/Structural Composite Lumber 12–


• Wood–Nonwood Composites 12–


• Testing Standards 12–


• Literature Cited 12–


• Determination of Moisture Content 13– Content and Dimensional Changes


• Recommended Moisture Content 13–


• Drying of Wood 13–


• Moisture Control during Transit and Storage 13–


• Dimensional Changes in Wood 13–


• Design Factors Affecting Dimensional Change 13–


• Wood Care and Installation during Construction 13–


• Literature Cited 13–


• Fungus Damage and Control 14– Chapter 14 Biodeterioration of Wood


• Bacteria 14–


• Insect Damage and Control 14–


• Marine Borer Damage and Control 14–


• References 14–


• Wood Preservatives 15– Chapter 15 Wood Preservation


• Selecting Preservatives 15–


• Evaluating New Preservatives 15–


• Preservative Effectiveness 15–


• Effect of Species on Penetration 15–


• Preparation of Wood for Treatment 15–


• Application of Preservatives 15–


• Quality Assurance for Treated Wood 15–


• Effects on the Environment 15–


• Recycling and Disposal of Treated Wood 15–


• References 15–
  
  
  • Factors Affecting Finish Performance 16– Chapter 16 Finishing of Wood
  
  
  • Exterior Wood Finishes 16–
  
  
  • Application of Finishes, Special Uses 16–
  
  
  • Finish Failure or Discoloration 16–
  
  
  • Finishing Interior Wood 16–
  
  
  • Wood Cleaners and Brighteners 16–
  
  
  • Paint Strippers 16–
  
  
  • Lead-Based Paint 16–
  
  
  • Literature Cited 16–
  
  
  • Additional References 16–
  
  
  • Light-Frame Buildings 17– and Bridges
  
  
  • Post-Frame and Pole Buildings 17–
  
  
  • Log Buildings 17–
  
  
  • Heavy Timber Buildings 17–
  
  
  • Considerations for Wood Buildings 17–
  
  
  • Literature Cited 17–
  
  
  • Fire Safety Design and Evaluation 18– Construction
  
  
  • Fire-Performance Characteristics of Wood 18–
  
  
  • Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood 18–
  
  
  • Literature Cited 18–
  
  
  • Additional References 18–
  
  
  • Plasticizing Wood 19– Chapter 19 Specialty Treatments
  
  
  • Modified Woods 19–
  
  
  • Paper-Based Plastic Laminates 19–
  
  
  • References 19–
  
  
  • Heat Treatment Standards 20– Chapter 20 Heat Sterilization of Wood
  
  
  • Factors Affecting Heating Times 20–
  
  
  • Methods for Estimating Heating Times 20–
  
  
  • Enforcement Regulations 20– American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC)
  
  
  • Quality Mark 20–
  
  
  • Other Considerations 20–
  
  
  • Literature Cited 20–