Red Booklet - Timbers of the World 1 Africa
Publication Year
1978
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Concerns the commercial timber species available from Africa. Considers alternative names, distribution, the appearance of the tree, characteristics of its timber, response to drying, strength, durability, working qualities and uses for each species. Introduces the region and broadly describes its forest resources.
Document History
2000 reprint.
ISBN
9780901348432
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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