Wood Information Sheet 2/3-28 Introducing wood
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Explains the terms used when describing timbers and their properties. Covers structure of wood, conversion of logs into timber, moisture content, durability, chemical resistance, performance in fire, grading and strength characteristics.
Document History
Superseded by the April 2016 edition. July 2012 edition. Supersedes the February 2003 edition. First published 1991; revised 2003.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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