This thoroughly revised book is primarily a general text covering the whole sweep of the forest industries. The over-riding emphasis is on a clear, simple interpretation of the underlying science, demonstrating how such principles apply to processing operations. The book has no competitors with regard to its philosophical approach to the subject, and it is the only book covering the subject in a way comprehensible for the generalist.
The book considers the broad question "what is wood?" by looking at the biology, chemistry and physics of wood. Wood quality is examined, and explanations are offered on how and why wood quality varies and the implications for processing. Finally, various "industrial processes" are reviewed and interpreted. All chapters are written by specialists who incorporate their own local perspectives, while retaining an international flavor. This 2nd edition is a total revision. A few chapters remain relatively unchanged, but many have been totally rewritten.
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134
134 s/w Abbildungen
XVI, 595 p. 134 illus.
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ISBN-13
978-94-015-8110-3 (9789401581103)
DOI
10.1007/978-94-015-8110-3
Schweitzer Klassifikation
The structure of wood: an overview.- Basic wood chemistry and cell wall ultrastructure.- Water and wood.- Dimensional instability of timber.- Transport processes in wood.- Characteristics of stemwood and their manipulation.- Sawmilling.- The drying of timber.- Timber preservation.- Grading timber.- Wood panels: plywoods.- Wood panels: particleboards and fibreboards.- Pulp and paper manufacture.- The energy sector: a hidden Goliath.- Wood quality: forest management and utilization.
