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Miscellaneous

Characteristics, properties and uses of timbers. Volume 1. South-east Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific.

Abstract

A general description of the wood and its properties is given for 362 timbers. Each species is placed in a class or group for density, strength, shrinkage, durability, Lyctus susceptibility and use. There is a 6-page glossary and an index of both vernacular and scientific names.

Abstract details

  • Author Affiliation
  • CSIRO Div. Chem. Technol., Melbourne, Vic., Australia.
  • Publisher information
  • Inkata Melbourne Australia
  • Language of Summary
  • English
  • Record Number
  • 19830683252