Civil Engineering: Wood Application

by Sabina Begam, Nimit Naik, Bhavin Atwal

ISBN: 9789371708104
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 22450.00
Biblio : 226p., figs., tbls., ind., 25cm

About The Book

• Introduction to wood as a construction material in civil engineering • Structural applications of wood in buildings, bridges, and infrastructure • Advantages of wood, including sustainability, durability, and aesthetics • Wood preservation techniques to enhance longevity and resistance to decay • Modern innovations in engineered wood products for enhanced strength and versatility • Integration of wood in sustainable construction practices for eco-friendly infrastructure.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Grading of Low-Quality Wood for Use in Structural Elements 1 2. Wood Thermal Properties 21 3. A Finite Element Method Model for Large Strains Analysis of Timber 39 4. Flame-Retardant Systems Based on Alkoxysilanes for Wood Protection 63 5. Wood-Boring Insect Control in Constructions by High Temperature and Microwaves 77 6. Exterior Wood Coatings 95 7. Wooden Reinforcement for Earth Constructions in the Castile Area of Spain 113 8. Wood-Reinforced Polymer Composites 129 9. Ductile Behavior of Timber Structures Under Strong Dynamic Loads 149 10. Traditional Wooden Buildings in China 171 11. Experimental Analyses and Numerical Models of CLT Shear Walls under Cyclic Loading 195 Index 211