Timber, Its Structure, Properties, and UtilisationContains sections on properties of main varieties of softwood and hardwood (moisture, density, strength, conductivity), on seasoning and wood preservation. |
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Divisions of the Tree | 9 |
The Structure and Composition of the Cell Wall | 17 |
Softwood Tissues | 25 |
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