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• PREFACE
• AUTHORS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
• INTRODUCTION
• References and Supplemental Readings
• ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE
• CHAPTER 1: Tree Growth and Production of Woody Tissue
• Classification of Woody Plants
• Distribution of Hardwoods and Softwoods
• Wood – a Collection of Small Cells
• Basic Processes in Tree Growth
• Vascular Cambium
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 2: Macroscopic Character of Wood
• Three Distinct Surfaces of Wood
• Growth Rings
• Heartwood and Sapwood
• Rays
• Grain Orientation
• Knots
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 3: Composition and Structure of Wood Cells
• Chemical Components
• Cell Wall
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 4: Softwood Structure
• Longitudinal Tracheids
• Other Longitudinal Cells
• Rays
• Wood Identification
• Summary
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 5: Hardwood Structure
• Differences Between Hardwood and Softwood Xylem
• Longitudinal Cells
• Rays
• Wood Identification
• Summary
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 6: Juvenile Wood, Reaction Wood, and Wood of Branches
• Juvenile Wood
• Reaction Wood
• Branchwood
• Bark
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 7: Wood and Water
• Location of Water in Wood
• Nature of Water in Wood
• Moisture Content Calculation
• Moisture Content Measurement
• Relation of Moisture Content to the Environment
• Moisture Content of Green Wood
• Shrinking and Swelling
• Dimensional Changes and Environmental Changes
• Dimensional Changes in Veneer‐, Fiber‐, and Particle‐based Panel Products
• Moisture Movement During Drying
• Methods of Drying Lumber and Other Solid Wood Products
• Veneer, Particle, and Fiber Drying
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 8: Density and Specific Gravity
• Effects of Moisture Content
• Cell Wall Density and Porosity
• Calculation of Weight and Buoyancy
• Impact of Extractives and Inorganic Materials on Specific Gravity
• Methods of Determining Specific Gravity
• Relationship of Density to Growth Rate
• Variability of Density
• Sources of Variation in Specific Gravity
• Juvenile Wood and Reaction Wood
• Density of Forest Products
• Metrication
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 9: Strength and Mechanics
• Concepts of Stress, Strain, and Flexure
• Shear Stress and Strain
• Anisotropic Nature of Wood
• Relationship of Strength to Specific Gravity
• Comparative Strengths of Important Species
• Allowable Stresses
• 9.1 Variability of Clear Wood Strength
• Factors Affecting the Strength of Clear Wood
• Factors Affecting the Strength of Lumber Products
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 10: Durability and Protection
• Fungi
• Bacteria
• Insects
• Marine Borers
• Heat and Fire
• Weathering
• Preservation
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 11: Silvicultural Practices and Wood Quality
• Measures of Wood Quality
• Growth Manipulation and Wood Quality
• Genetic Improvement and Wood Quality
• Intensive Culture
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 12: Lumber
• Differences Between Softwood and Hardwood Lumber
• Lumber Designation by Species Group
• Lumber Size and Measurement Standards
• Sawlog Scaling and Measurement
• Lumber Manufacturing
• Industrial Products
• Improving Sawmill Efficiency
• Importance of Standards and Grades for Proper Lumber Selection and Use
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 13: Structural Composites
• End‐jointed Lumber
• Glue‐laminated Timber
• Cross‐laminated Timber
• Structural Plywood
• Plywood Production
• Panel Grades and Uses
• Oriented Strandboard
• Laminated Veneer Lumber
• Strand‐based Composite Lumber Products
• Adhesives
• Factors Affecting Production Efficiency
• Design Considerations and Product Limitations
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 14: Nonstructural Composites
• Decorative Plywood
• Basic Steps in Manufacture
• Particleboard
• Wood‐based Fiber Products
• Medium‐density Fiberboard
• Hardboard
• Insulation/Acoustical Board
• Other Wood‐fiber Products
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 15: Pulp and Paper
• Paper
• Paper Consumption
• Paper Properties
• Important Types of Paper
• Measurement and Sources of Raw Material
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 16: Energy and Chemical Products
• Materials Available for Energy
• Nature of Wood as Fuel
• Wood for Energy in the Forest Products Industries
• The Use of Wood for Commercial Electrical Generation
• The Use of Wood for Production of Liquid Fuels
• Wood Energy Use by Other Industries
• Chemical Wood Products
• References and Supplemental Reading
• CHAPTER 17: Global Raw Materials
• The Importance of Wood
• Forests and Their Condition
• Increased Efficiency of Wood Use
• Nonwood Renewable Materials
• Nonrenewable Raw Materials – Trends and Outlook
• Environmental Impacts of Forest Harvesting and Wood Use
• References and Supplemental Reading
• INDEX
• End User License Agreement