9781330024591 - Text-Book of Modern Carpentry: Comprising a Treatise on Building-Timber (Classic Reprint) de Silloway, Thomas William (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an exhaustive compendium of knowledge regarding the nature, properties, and uses of timber in carpentry. The author draws upon historical sources and practical experience to impart a comprehensive understanding of the subject. This book covers various types of timber, their durability, and how to season and preserve them. It presents detailed insights into the tensile, cross, and compressive strengths of timber, providing essential guidance for determining the dimensions of beams and other structural elements. The book's insights are indispensable for architects, engineers, and carpenters seeking to optimize the performance and longevity of timber structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.