Strength properties of Trinidadian timbers

Atrops, J.L.

Strength properties of Trinidadian timbers

1970

Atrops, J.L.

71 timbers of present or potential commercial importance in the Caribbean are listed. 37 species growing in Trinidad and Tobago are described with respect to the following: nomenclature, distribution and habitat, the tree, the wood, weight, seasoning, shrinkage, working properties, durability, preservation, uses and supply. Mechanical and strength properties of these species are compared using diagrams and tables. Recommendations of data to be used in structural and stress analysis are provided, and basic stresses as well as grade stresses for structural timbers are given

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especies peso poids preservation secado stress

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Faculty Publication (Trinidad and Tobago) | The University of the West Indies

Issue 12

Pagination

227 p.

Other Subjects

Espece; Trinite et tobago; Arboles maderables/ madera; Arbre pour bois de construction/ bois; Resistance mecanique; Preservacion; Trinidad y tobago; Resistencia (mecanica); Sechage

Language

English

Note

4 ill., 13 tables; 9 ref. Summary (En) *XG

Type

Summary; Non-Conventional

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Strength properties of Trinidadian timbers

1970

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