A comprehensive, practical guide to wood-plastic composites and
their properties
This is the first book that presents an overview of the main
principles underlying the composition of wood-plastic composite
(WPC) materials and their performance in the real world. Focusing
on the characteristics of WPC materials rather than their
manufacture, this guide bridges the gap between laboratory-based
research and testing and the properties WPC materials exhibit when
they’re used in decks, railing systems, fences, and other common
applications. Complete with practical examples and case studies,
this guide:
* Describes compositions of WPC materials, including
thermoplastics, cellulose fiber, minerals, additives, and their
properties
* Covers mechanical properties, microbial resistance, water
absorption, flammability, slip resistance, thermal
expansion-contraction, sensitivity to oxidation and solar
radiation, and rheological properties of hot melts of WPC
* Covers subjects that determine esthetics, properties,
performance, and durability of wood-plastic composite products
* Includes comparisons of different ASTM methods and procedures
that apply to specific properties
This is a comprehensive, hands-on reference for scientists,
engineers, and researchers working with wood-plastic composites in
plastics and polymers, materials science, microbiology, rheology,
plastic technology, and chemical engineering, as well as an
outstanding text for graduate students in these disciplines. It’s
also an excellent resource for suppliers and WPC manufacturers, and
an accessible guide for developers, homebuilders, and landscape
architects who want to know more about wood-plastic composites and
their performance in the real world.
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Part I: What’s All the Buzz about Woodworking 7
Chapter 1: Discovering the Basics of Woodworking 9
Chapter 2: Wood You Be Mine? Appreciating Wood for All
It’s Worth 15
Chapter 3: Putting Safety First in Your Workshop 37
Part II: Tool Time: Selecting and Setting Up Your Equipment
47
Chapter 4: Gearing Up: Choosing Tools That Are Right for You
49
Chapter 5: Getting a Handle on Hand Tools 57
Chapter 6: Peeking at Portable Power Tools 81
Chapter 7: Introducing the Big Guns: Stationary Power Tools
99
Chapter 8: Setting Up your workshop and Maximizing Your Tools
117
Part III: Together Forever: Basic Wood Joinery 137
Chapter 9: Stuck on You: Using Adhesives and Glues 139
Chapter 10: Working with Wood Joints 147
Chapter 11: Making the Most of Mechanical Fasteners 179
Part IV: getting Your Hands (and Shop) Dirty: Turning Raw
Wood into Furniture 185
Chapter 12: Understanding the Building Process 187
Chapter 13: Banging Out Bookcases 201
Chapter 14: Tackling Tables 227
Chapter 15: Creating Cabinets 259
Part V: The Grand Finale: Sanding and Finishing Your
Masterpiece 295
Chapter 16: Smoothin’ It Out by Sanding and Filling
297
Chapter 17: Adding Color: Stains and Paints 305
Chapter 18: Protecting Your Work with Topcoats 313
Part VI: The Part of Tens 323
Chapter 19: Ten Great Habits to Get Into 325
Chapter 20: Ten Common Woodworking Pitfalls and How to Avoid
Them 329
Chapter 21: Ten Great Woodworking Resources 335
Index 339
About the author
Anatole A. Klyosov, PHD, was Consulting Vice President of LDI Composites Co. (formerly Kadant Composites, where he was Vice President of research and development). Dr. Klyosov was also professor of biochemistry at Harvard University for eight years. He is currently Chief Scientist at Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has published almost 300 peer-reviewed articles, thirty-five patents, and a number of books.
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