Primary Wood Processing

Primary Wood Processing
Author: J. C. F. Walker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 940158110X

This 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 considers the broad question "what is wood?" by looking at the biology, chemistry and physics of wood structure. 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 have been written by specialists, but the presentation targets a generalist audience.

Primary Wood Processing

Primary Wood Processing
Author: John C.F. Walker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2006-09-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402043937

This 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 considers the broad question "what is wood?" by looking at the biology, chemistry and physics of wood structure. 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 have been written by specialists, but the presentation targets a generalist audience.

Wood Properties and Processing

Wood Properties and Processing
Author: Miha Humar
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2020-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039288210

Wood-based materials are CO2-neutral, renewable, and considered to be environmentally friendly. The huge variety of wood species and wood-based composites allows a wide scope of creative and esthetic alternatives to materials with higher environmental impacts during production, use and disposal. Quality of wood is influenced by the genetic and environmental factors. One of the emerging uses of wood are building and construction applications. Modern building and construction practices would not be possible without use of wood or wood-based composites. The use of composites enables using wood of lower quality for the production of materials with engineered properties for specific target applications. Even more, the utilization of such reinforcing particles as carbon nanotubes and nanocellulose enables development of a new generation of composites with even better properties. The positive aspect of decomposability of waste wood can turn into the opposite when wood or wood-based materials are exposed to weathering, moisture oscillations, different discolorations, and degrading organisms. Protective measures are therefore unavoidable for many outdoor applications. Resistance of wood against different aging factors is always a combined effect of toxic or inhibiting ingredients on the one hand, and of structural, anatomical, or chemical ways of excluding moisture on the other.

Creating a Roadmap Towards Circularity in the Built Environment

Creating a Roadmap Towards Circularity in the Built Environment
Author: Luís Bragança
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2024-01-12
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 3031459806

This open access book summarizes the research being pursued as part of the COST Action CA21103 titled "Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment" (Circular B), which aims to define the methodology to develop a common circularity framework for inclusive application and assessment in new and existing buildings to support decision-making for all value chain stakeholders and appraise the implementation level of the European Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP). The Action is increasingly gaining interest worldwide, bringing multidisciplinary young and experienced researchers together to share the latest studies and develop new knowledge. Consisting of 17 chapters corresponding to the conference themes, the book analyses and discusses topics such as Circular Economy (CE) best practices, design strategies for circular buildings, circular materials and products, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, recovery and reuse of salvaged materials and products, case studies of current applications and trends, barriers against CE implementation in buildings, efficient waste and circular resource management, circular lifecycle management and decision making, stakeholders relationships, CE supporting policies and barriers, circular business models, criteria, KPIs and assessment models for circular buildings, CE criteria in sustainability frameworks, digitalization and BIM for enhanced circularity of buildings and building materials, and standardization of CE definitions in buildings.

Degraded Forests in Eastern Africa

Degraded Forests in Eastern Africa
Author: Frans Bongers
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2010-09-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1136532358

Forest degradation as a result of logging, shifting cultivation, agriculture and urban development is a major issue throughout the tropics. It leads to loss in soil fertility, water resources and biodiversity, as well as contributes to climate change. Efforts are therefore required to try to minimize further degradation and restore tropical forests in a sustainable way. This is the first research-based book to examine this problem in East Africa. The specific focus is on the forests of Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda, but the lessons learned are shown to be applicable to neighbouring countries and others in the tropics. A wide range of forest types are covered, from dry Miombo forest and afromontane forests, to forest-savannah mosaics and wet forest types. Current management practices are assessed and examples of good practice presented. The role of local people is also emphasized. The authors describe improved management and restoration through silviculture, plantation forestry and agroforestry, leading to improvements in timber production, biodiversity conservation and the livelihoods of local people.

Timber Supply Stability Act ; Ancient Forest Protection Act of 1990 ; Community Stability Act of 1990 ; National Forest Plan Implementation Act of 1990 ... Conservation of the Northern Spotted Owl ; and the Ancient Forest Act of 1990

Timber Supply Stability Act ; Ancient Forest Protection Act of 1990 ; Community Stability Act of 1990 ; National Forest Plan Implementation Act of 1990 ... Conservation of the Northern Spotted Owl ; and the Ancient Forest Act of 1990
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 548
Release: 1991
Genre: Endangered species
ISBN: