… The mechanical properties presented in this chapter were obtained from tests of pieces of
wood termed “clear” and “… Clear wood specimens are usually considered “homogeneous” in …

… he mechanical properties presented in this chapter were obtained from tests of small pieces
of wood termed “clear” … Clear wood specimens are usually considered “homogeneous” in …

… on improving properties of wood composites through thermal pretreatment of wood.
Thermal … Thermally modified wood has been used to manufacture wood–plastic composites, …

… Part I is a discussion of wood structure, dealing with macroscopic, physical and
microscopic characteristics, chemical composition and ultrastructure, the mechanism of …

… The objectives of this paper are to review existing property data on wood which are needed
… properties that need further quantification. Fuel properties for combustion analysis of wood …

… These novel systems are stable solutions with good impregnating properties that produce
furfurylated wood with several outstanding properties. Some of these properties will be …

… This paper reviews the effects of wood modification, typically by heat … properties of wood.
The modifying variables associated with mechanical properties of wood such as wood species, …

… influence on wood properties and performance. This chapter discusses the physical properties
of most interest in the design of wood products. Some physical properties discussed and …

… wood which are the two most important properties of wood. High and variable microfibril angles
can be found in juvenile and compression wood… engineered wood products, where wood …