Commercial timbers of West Africa

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Series: Smithsonian contributions to botany, no. 14

By

Ayensu, Edward S.

Bentum, A. L. K. (Albert L. K.)

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

Washington, Smithsonian Institution Press; [for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.], 1974

Notes

The xylem anatomy of 28 species of commercially and potentially commercial timbers of West Africa is described together with information pertaining to seasoning qualities, durability and working properties, as well as the uses of wood. A comprehensive discussion on the mechanical properties, establishing the methodologies for evaluating the potential utilization of these woods, has been included. Shrinkage and swelling in wood have always presented problems in the utilization of woods. A discussion relating to the differences among (a) moisture content change and shrinkage, (b) the effect of drying conditions on shrinkage and (c) the variation in shrinkage in different species is presented. To aid both beginning students and to refresh the minds of practicing wood technologists, a glossary of the principal terms used in describing the minute features of timbers has also been added.

Subjects

Africa, West , Timber , Trees , Wood

Call Number

QK1 .S2747 no. 14

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.123250
LCCN: https://lccn.loc.gov/73012959
OCLC: 700683
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q51399919