Primary Wood Processing | Principles and Practice

John C. F. Walker

ISBN 10: 9048171202 / ISBN 13: 9789048171200

Published by Springer, 2010

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Primary Wood Processing | Principles and Practice | John C. F. Walker | Taschenbuch | x | Englisch | 2010 | Springer | EAN 9789048171200 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Primary Wood Processing | Principles and Practice
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9048171202
• ISBN 13: 9789048171200
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 160H x 33D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 957 grams
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Synopsis

This thoroughly revised book is primarily a general text covering the whole sweep of the forest industries. The over-riding emphasis is on a clear, simple interpretation of the underlying science, demonstrating how such principles apply to processing operations. The book has no competitors with regard to its philosophical approach to the subject, and it is the only book covering the subject in a way comprehensible for the generalist.

The book considers the broad question "what is wood?" by looking at the biology, chemistry and physics of wood. Wood quality is examined, and explanations are offered on how and why wood quality varies and the implications for processing. Finally, various "industrial processes" are reviewed and interpreted. All chapters are written by specialists who incorporate their own local perspectives, while retaining an international flavor. This 2nd edition is a total revision. A few chapters remain relatively unchanged, but many have been totally rewritten.

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