Wood-Fiber Planks
Planks formed of wood fibers bonded with portland cement provide a lightweight roof deck with insulating and acoustical properties. The typical […]
Workability of concrete and admixtures
Workability requirements for a concrete mix tend to conflict with requirements for maximum strength, density and economy, since workability increases
Work in public roads
Under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (applying to England, Wales and Scotland) a street works licence has to
Wood Compression Members
The design of wood columns or other types of compression members requires consideration of compressive strength parallel to the grain, end
Wood Screws
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction contains design provisions and design values for wood screws that conform to ANSI/ASME Standard B18.6.1.
Wood Bibliography
Forest Products Laboratory, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture: Wood Handbook, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. National Hardwood Lumber Association, Chicago, Ill.:
Wood Floors
Both hardwoods and softwoods are used for floors. Hardwoods most commonly used are maple, beech, birch, oak, and pecan. Softwoods are
Wood Facades
Wood is often applied on low buildings as an exterior finish in the form of siding, shingles, half timbers, or plywood
Wiss and Parmelee Rating Factor for Transient Vibrations
Wiss and Parmelee also conducted research to refine the findings of Lenzens research. In particular, they attempted to quantify, in
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