Wood
Subtitle: its benefits and versatility
By: Ismail Bin Jusoh
Publisher: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 99
ISBN-13: 9789672008279
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Wood; Utilization; Climatic factors
Description: "The benefits of using wood are manifold. It is the only renewable building material available. Trees has the unique ability to take carbon from the atmosphere and carbon remain stored in wood products. Wood is durable both for homes and commercial buildings when used properly and with right preservatives it can last. It is not only structurally strong but also naturally beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. Wood is versatile engineering material. It is capable of making large and small structures, and does not require intensive energy during processing. Wood can be used for unlimited design possibilities with ease and efficiency of construction. It is extremely versatile that it can be used in combination with metals, plastics, glass or other materials"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-99).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: What is wood?; title: Forest resource base; title: Forest stand structure; title: Wood properties: Within-tree variation of wood physical properties; title: Within-tree variation of wood anatomical properties; title: Between species variation of wood anatomical properties; title: Natural durability of wood: Wood decay test; title: Termite resistance test; title: Wood extractives: Role of extractives in decay resistance of wood; title: Chemical constituents of E. zwageri and P. melagangai; title: Preservative treatment of wood: Preservatives treatment of Hevea brasiliensis (Rubberwood); title: Efficacy of CCA-treated wood; title: Microdistribution of CCA elements in Rubberwood cells; title: Microdistribution of chromium, copper and arsenic in fibre cell; title: Efficacy of some nondurable woods treated with synthesized organotin (IV) complexes; title: Wood properties from planted forest: Physical properties; title: Mechanical properties; title: Fibre morphology; title: Natural durability; title: Wood as a carbon sink; title: Conclusion.