Rubin Shmulsky, P. David Jones ; drawings by Karen Lilley.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
6th ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Ames, Iowa :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Wiley-Blackwell,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Tree growth and production of woody tissue -- Macroscopic character of wood -- Composition and structure of wood cells -- Softwood structure -- Hardwood structure -- Juvenile wood, reaction wood, and wood of branches -- Wood and water -- Density and specific gravity -- Strength and mechanics -- Durability and protection -- Silvicultural practices and wood quality -- Lumber -- Structural composites -- Nonstructural composites -- Pulp and paper -- Energy and chemical products -- Global raw materials.