Wood and Wood-Based Materials for Building: A Compendium for Civil Engineers and Architects [Paperback]

1.?General Aspects of Using Wood in Construction, 2. The Structure of Wood and Wood-Based Materials and Its Modification, 3. Structure-properties relations of wood and wood-based materials, 4. Overview of the physical-mechanical properties of wood and wood-based materials, 5. Understanding the effects of moisture in wood and wood-based materials, 6. Density of wood and wood-based materials, 7. Other Important Physical Properties of Wood and Wood-Based Materials, 8. Elastic and inelastic properties of wood and wood-based materials, 9. Strength properties of wood and wood-based materials, 10. Durability of wood and wood-based materials, 11. Surface treatment,12.?Bonding of wood, 13.?Guidelines for the use of timber in construction

This accessible overview of the important physical-mechanical properties of the main wood species and typical wood-based materials covers moisture, elasticity and creep, and strength properties, and design to Eurocode 5. Plus wood protection, bonding and non-destructive monitoring. For architects, engineers, and students.

Wood and wood-based materials are taking centre stage in contemporary architecture  from striking multi-storey structures to innovative urban designs. Understanding their properties is essential to avoid costly mistakes and to apply standards such as Eurocode 5 with confidence.

This book offers a clear, practical overview of the key physical and mechanical characteristics of major wood species and wood-based products  including moisture behaviour, elasticity, creep, and strength. It also addresses crucial topics such as protection, fire performance, bonding, and non-destructive monitoring of timber structures.

Whether you are an architect, civil engineer, or a professional in the wood industry, this is your go-to reference for designing and building with timber. It is equally valuable as an introduction for mechanical enginel3ì