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Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Degradation of wood. 3. Wood preservatives and fire retardants. 4. Natural durability and treatability of wood. 5. Testing of wood preservatives and fire retardants. 6. Protection of wood during storage. 7. Wood preservation methods. 8. Wood preservation for diverse purposes. Appendices. Bibliography. From the preface This book comprises of eight chapters. The first chapter is an introductory part and describes the importance of wood preservation in the present scenario development in India and position of treatment facilities in the country. Second chapter gives an idea about the various degrading agencies e.g. fungi insects marine borers etc. That threaten wood during its useful life causing colossal losses. The third chapter describes the various chemical formulations conventional as well as prospective for use under Indian conditions. The durability of wood in different adverse environmental conditions and treatability as a factor in wood performance are covered in the forth chapter. The fifth chapter deals with various testing methods for evaluation of wood preservatives against different organisms e.g. decay fungi soft rot termites marine borers and fire etc. Chapter six and seven detail various methods for temporary protection of wood during transport and storage and requirements of preservative doses and penetration for long term protection. The eighth chapter dwells on specific end uses like railway sleepers telecommunication and electricity line supports timber for cooling towers mines marine structures joinery ware house uses engineered wooden structures and components. 263 pp.