Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction, 5th Edition

Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction, 5th Edition

Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction, 5th Edition is a completely revised and updated edition of the venerable classic textbook. Expanding and updating key data, the new edition of this text will provide students, wood scientists, and wood product professionals with a comprehensive overview of the anatomical and physical nature of wood and the relationship of these characteristics to its use as an industrial raw material. With updated research findings and expanded discussions of key areas in wood science that reflect the changing face of the forest products industry, Forest Products and Wood Science: An Introduction, 5th Edition will continue to be an indispensable text for students and professionals in the field.

Table of Contents

Preface.
Introduction.
1. Tree Growth and Production of Woody Tissue.
2. Macroscopic Character of Wood.
3. Composition and Structure of Wood Cells.
4. Softwood Structure.
5. Hardwood Structure.
6. Juvenile Wood, Reaction Wood, and Wood of Branches and Roots.
7. Bark.
8. Wood and Water.
9. Density and Specific Gravity.
10. Strength and Mechanics.
11. Wood Durability and Protection.
12. Silvicultural Practices and Wood Quality.
13. Lumber.
14. Structural Panels.
15. Nonstructural Panels.
16. Composite Lumber Products.
17. Pulp and Paper.
18. Energy and Chemical Products.
19. Wood in the Global Raw Materials Picture.
Appendix