Wood Handbook for Carpenters Woodworkers Cabinet makers on CD Great Manual for any Woodworker All files/material in Adobe PDF format. Works with Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux and others. This CD contains the following information Chapter 1 Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood Timber Resources and Uses 1–2 / Species Descriptions 1–3 / U.S. Wood Species 1–3 / Imported Woods 1–17 / References 1–34 Bark, Wood, Branches, and Cambium 2–1 / Sapwood and Heartwood 2–2 / Growth Rings 2–2 / Wood Cells 2–3 / Chemical Composition 2–3 / Species Identification 2–4 / References 2–4 Chapter 3 Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood Appearance 3–1 / Moisture Content 3–5 / Shrinkage 3–7 / Weight, Density, and Specific Gravity 3–11 / Working Qualities 3–15 / Decay Resistance 3–15 / Thermal Properties 3–15 / Electrical Properties 3–21 / Coefficient of Friction 3–22 / Nuclear Radiation 3–23 / References 3–23 Chapter 4 Mechanical Properties of Wood Orthotropic Nature of Wood 4–1 / Elastic Properties 4–2 / Strength Properties 4–3 / Vibration Properties 4–25 / Mechanical Properties of Clear Straight-Grained / Wood 4–26 / Natural Characteristics Affecting Mechanical / Properties 4–27 / Effects of Manufacturing and Service / Environments 4–34 / References 4–44 Hardwood Lumber 5–1 / Softwood Lumber 5–7 / Purchase of Lumber 5–12 / Commonly Used Lumber Abbreviations 5–18 / References 5–20 Chapter 6 Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties Responsibilities and Standards for Stress / Grading 6–2 / Visually Graded Structural Lumber 6–3 / Machine-Graded Structural Lumber 6–7 / Adjustment of Properties for Design Use 6–11 / References 6–14 Nails 7–2 / Spikes 7–8 / Staples 7–8 / Drift Bolts 7–9 / Wood Screws 7–9 / Lag Screws 7–11 / Bolts 7–14 / Connector Joints 7–18 / Multiple-Fastener Joints 7–24 / Metal Plate Connectors 7–25 / Fastener Head Embedment 7–26 / References 7–27 Chapter 8 Structural Analysis Equations Deformation Equations 8–1 / Stress Equations 8–4 / Stability Equations 8–8 / References 8–11 Chapter 9 Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials Adhesion to Wood 9–1 / Surface Properties of Wood Adherends 9–2 / Physical Properties of Wood Adherends 9–6 / Adhesives 9–9 / Bonding Process 9–15 / Bonded Joints 9–18 / Testing and Performance 9–20 / References 9–23 10 Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products Scope 10–2 / Types of Conventional Composite / Materials 10–3 / Adhesive Considerations 10–3 / Additives 10–4 / General Manufacturing Issues 10–4 / Standards for Wood–Based Panels 10–4 / Plywood 10–6 / Particle and Fiber Composites 10–13 / Wood–Nonwood Composites 10–24 / References 10–30 / Structural Composite Lumber 11–1 / Glulam 11–3 / Glued Members With Lumber and / Panels 11–12 / Structural Sandwich Construction 11–16 / References 11–21 / 12 Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes Determination of Moisture Content 12–1 / Recommended Moisture Content 12–3 / Drying of Wood 12–5 / Moisture Control During Transit and / Storage 12–14 / Dimensional Changes in Wood 12–15 / Design Factors Affecting Dimensional / Change 12–18 / Wood Care and Installation During / Construction 12–18 / References 12–20 / Fungus Damage and Control 13–1 / Bacteria 13–8 / Insect Damage and Control 13–8 / Marine Borer Damage and Control 13–13 / References 13–15 / Factors Affecting Finish Performance 15–1 / Control of Water or Moisture in Wood 15–9 / Types of Exterior Wood Finishes 15–14 / Application of Wood Finishes 15–19 / Finish Failure or Discoloration 15–24 / Finishing of Interior Wood 15–30 / Finishes for Items Used for Food 15–32 / Wood Cleaners and Brighteners 15–33 / Paint Strippers 15–33 / Lead-Based Paint 15–35 / References 15–36 / 16 Use of Wood In Building and Bridges Light-Frame Buildings 16–1 / Post-Frame and Pole Buildings 16–4 / Log Buildings 16–6 / Heavy Timber Buildings 16–6 / Timber Bridges 16–9 / Considerations for Wood Buildings 16–10 / References 16–14 / Fire Safety Design and Evaluation 17–1 / Fire Performance Characteristics of Wood 17–6 / Flame-Retardant Treatments 17–12 / References 17–13 / Standards and Specifications 18–1 / Material Requirements 18–1 / Availability 18–2 / Form 18–3 / Weight and Volume 18–5 / Durability 18–6 / Strength Properties 18–7 / References 18–8 / Plasticizing Wood 19–1 / Modified Woods 19–4 / Paper-Based Plastic Laminates 19–12 / References 19–14 / All material in Adobe PDF format. Easy to use search and print functions. Adobe 5.0 Reader included on CD. We are a licensed distributor of good post-sale follow up; fast mailing. would def. do biz again with you! =-) Great Product Fast delivery A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+ -No personal checks. Personal checks will be returned. -Pennsylvania residents must pay sales tax. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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