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TOC
Chapter 1: Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood
Timber Resources and Uses
Species Descriptions
U.S. Wood Species
Imported Woods
Chapter 2: Structure of Wood
Bark, Wood, Branches, and Cambium
Sapwood and Heartwood
Growth Rings
Wood Cells
Chemical Composition
Species Identification
Chapter 3: Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood
Appearance
Moisture Content
Shrinkage
Weight, Density, and Specific Gravity
Working Qualities
Decay Resistance
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Coefficient of Friction
Nuclear Radiation
Chapter 4: Mechanical Properties of Wood
Orthotropic Nature of Wood
Elastic Properties
Strength Properties
Vibration Properties
Mechanical Properties of Clear Straight-Grained Wood
Natural Characteristics Affecting Mechanical Properties
Effects of Manufacturing and Service Environments
Chapter 5: Commercial Lumber
Hardwood Lumber
Softwood Lumber
Purchase of Lumber
Commonly Used Lumber Abbreviations
Chapter 6: Lumber Stress Grades and Design Properties
Responsibilities and Standards for Stress Grading
Visually Graded Structural Lumber
Machine-Graded Structural Lumber
Adjustment of Properties for Design Use
Chapter 7: Fastenings
Nails
Spikes
Staples
Drift Bolts
Wood Screws
Lag Screws
Bolts
Connector Joints
Multiple-Fastener Joints
Metal Plate Connectors
Fastener Head Embedment
Chapter 8: Structural Analysis Equations
Deformation Equations
Stress Equations
Stability Equations
Chapter 9: Adhesive Bonding of Wood Materials
Adhesion to Wood
Surface Properties of Wood Adherends
Physical Properties of Wood Adherends
Adhesives
Bonding Process
Bonded Joints
Testing and Performance
Chapter 10: Wood-Based Composites and Panel Products
Scope
Types of Conventional Composite Materials
Adhesive Considerations
Additives
General Manufacturing Issues
Standards for Wood-Based Panels
Plywood
Particle and Fiber Composites
Wood-Nonwood Composites
Chapter 11: Glued Structural Members
Structural Composite Lumber
Glulam
Glued Members With Lumber and Panels
Structural Sandwich Construction
Chapter 12: Drying and Control of Moisture Content and Dimensional Changes
Determination of Moisture Content
Recommended Moisture Content
Drying of Wood
Moisture Control During Transit and Storage
Dimensional Changes in Wood
Design Factors Affecting Dimensional Change
Wood Care and Installation During Construction
Chapter 13: Biodeterioration of Wood
Fungus Damage and Control
Bacteria
Insect Damage and Control
Marine Borer Damage and Control
Chapter 14: Wood Preservation
Wood Preservatives
Preservative Effectiveness
Effect of Species on Penetration
Preparation of Timber for Treatment
Application of Preservatives
Handling and Seasoning of Timber After Treatment
Quality Assurance for Treated Wood
Chapter 15: Finishing of Wood
Factors Affecting Finish Performance
Control of Water or Moisture in Wood
Types of Exterior Wood Finishes
Application of Wood Finishes
Finish Failure or Discoloration
Finishing of Interior Wood
Finishes for Items Used for Food
Wood Cleaners and Brighteners
Paint Strippers
Lead-Based Paint 15-35
Chapter 16: Use of Wood In Building and Bridges
Light-Frame Buildings
Post-Frame and Pole Buildings
Log Buildings
Heavy Timber Buildings
Timber Bridges
Considerations for Wood Buildings
Chapter 17: Fire Safety
Fire Safety Design and Evaluation
Fire Performance Characteristics of Wood
Flame-Retardant Treatments
Chapter 18: Round Timbers and Ties
Standards and Specifications
Material Requirements
Availability
Form
Weight and Volume
Durability
Strength Properties
Chapter 19: Specialty Treatments
Plasticizing Wood
Modified Woods
Paper-Based Plastic Laminates
Glossary
Index
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[...] CHAPT 1. INTRODUCTION. 1. General 1.1 Purpose 1.2 Scope 1.3 Frequency Requirements 1.4 Terminology 2. Factors to Consider 2.1 Structural Properties of Wood 2.1-A Species 2.1-B Quality 2.1-C Condition 2.2 Conditions of use 2.2-A How the Building is Used and Unusual Loading 2.2-B Age of the Building 2.2-C Exposure of Wood Element 2.3 Deterioration 2.3-A Biological 2.3-B Physical 2.3-C Chemical Damage 3. Condition Rating System 3.1 No Attention Required 3.2 Some Maintenance Should Be Considered 3.3 Maintenance or Repair Require 3.4 Needs Immediate Attention 3.5 The Building is Unsafe [...]