Design of Structural Elements with Tropical Hardwoods

1. Introduction
Abel O. Olorunnisola

2. Anatomy and Physical Properties of Tropical Woods
Abel O. Olorunnisola

3. Mechanical Properties of Wood
Abel O. Olorunnisola

4. Hardwood Timber Seasoning and Preservation
Abel O. Olorunnisola

5. Uses of Wood and Wood Products in Construction
Abel O. Olorunnisola

6. A Review of the Basic Theory of Structures
Abel O. Olorunnisola

7. Structural Load Computations
Abel O. Olorunnisola

8. Design of Wooden Beams
Abel O. Olorunnisola

9. Design of Solid Wood Columns
Abel O. Olorunnisola

10. Design of Built-Up Wooden Columns
Abel O. Olorunnisola

11. Design of Wood Connections
Abel O. Olorunnisola

12. Design of Wooden Trusses
Abel O. Olorunnisola

13. An Introduction to Wooden Bridges
Abel O. Olorunnisola

Keywords: Materials Science, Structural Materials, Wood Science & Technology, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design