Wood as a Building Material: A Guide for Designers and Builders

Type

Book

Authors

W. Wayne Wilcox

Elmer E. Botsai

Hans Kubler

ISBN 10

047152722X

ISBN 13

9780471527220

Tags

Buildings, Woodworking, Materials & Material Science, Methods & Materials, Architecture

Description

Provides novice architects and students with a complete understanding of wood as a construction material. Practicing architects, who want to reinforce or supplement their knowledge of wood's unique properties, will also find it an invaluable reference. Topics covered include wood deterioration, wood construction, tree-related properties; diversity, variability and chemical composition of wood; strength, elasticity and acoustical properties of wood; thermal properties and fire performance of structural wood; bark and charcoal as fuel; and durability and preservation of wood. - from Amzon

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