Wood : Decay, pests and protection /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Eaton, Robert A.
Otros Autores: Hale, M. D. C., (Mike D. C.)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Español
Publicado: London : Chapman & Hall, 1993.
Materias:
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Pte. 1: Microbial Decay of Wood: Fundamental mycology ; Fungal decay ; Effect of decay on the mechanical properties of timber ; Staining fungi and moulds ; Bacteria attack ; Chemistry and biochemistry of decay ; Ecology of microbial invasion of wood
  • Pte. 2: Insect and Marine Borer Attack of Wood: Biology of wood-boring insects ; Insects of importance: taxonomy and distribution ; Coleoptera - beetles ; Isoptera - the termites ; Other wood-boring insects ; Marine borers
  • Pte. 3: Wood Preservation and Protection: Natural durability ; Principles of wood preservation ; Preservative chemicals ; Preservative treatment processes ; Diffusion ; Remedial treatments ; Protection of wood-based composite materials ; Preservative test methodology.