This handbook provides an overview on wood science and technology of unparalleled comprehensiveness and international validity. It describes the fundamental wood biology, chemistry and physics, as well as structure-property relations of wood and wood-based materials. The different aspects and steps of wood processing are presented in detail from both a fundamental technological perspective and their realisation in industrial contexts. The discussed industrial processes extend beyond sawmilling and the manufacturing of adhesively bonded wood products to the processing of the various wood-based materials, including pulp and paper, natural fibre materials and aspects of bio-refinery. Core concepts of wood applications, quality and life cycle assessment of this important natural resource are presented. The book concludes with a useful compilation of fundamental material parameters and data as well as a glossary of terms in accordance with the most important industry standards. Written and edited by a truly international team of experts from academia, research institutes and industry, thoroughly reviewed by external colleagues, this handbook is well-attuned to educational demands, as well as providing a summary of state-of-the-art research trends and industrial requirements. It is an invaluable resource for all professionals in research and development, and engineers in practise in the field of wood science and technology.

Riedel Technical Dictionary: Tools German/English and English/German More than 2,950 keywords with many comments and abbreviations Ever since we have begun to adapt our environment to our needs, it has become obvious that proper tools are indispensable for any kind of skilled workmanship. No matter whether we started building houses, airplanes, ships, chairs, tables or bicycles, etc: in the modern world, worldwide construction, renovation, restoration, maintenance work, etc is often carried out by specialized foreign corporations. Precise international communication has become absolutely essential for all organisational processes. This technical dictionary is like a toolbox, providing you with all the relevant vocabulary for the tools required. This technical dictionary 'Tools' offers you a comprehensive collection of technical terms translated from German to English and vice versa. You can find many important terms used in theory and practice, thereby quickly improving your daily correspondence in German. I am providing you with a reference work that allows you to considerably improve the level of your German technical communication in your job, schooling, training or studies. In our increasingly globalized world, this technical dictionary is a cornerstone for confident specialized communication.

This monograph presents state-of-the-art knowledge in wood manufacturing design with a special focus on the elaboration of functional relationships. The authors transfer and apply the method of functional relationships to challenges in wood manufacturing, and the book contains many worked examples which help the reader to better understand the presented method. The topical spectrum includes machining processes, energy consumption, surface quality, hardness and durability properties as well as aesthetical properties. The target audience primarily comprises research experts and practitioners in wood manufacturing, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students alike.