Quincy Mine Blacksmith Shop : condition assesment of timbers

Robert J. Ross; Xiping Wang

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Quincy Mine Blacksmith Shop : condition assesment of timbers

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert J. Ross, Xiping Wang

Year:

2005

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Structure magazine. (Sept. 2005): pages 32-34.

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Abstract

The degradation of a wood load-bearing (in-service) member may be caused by any one of several organisms that derive their nourishment or shelter from the wood substrate in which they live. Consequently, it is important to periodically inspect wood structures to determine their condition. A comprehensive manual on the inspection of wood structural elements.

Keywords

White pine, structural timbers, building timbers, Quincy mine, blacksmith shops, degradation

Citation

Ross, Robert J.; Wang, Xiping. 2005. Quincy Mine Blacksmith Shop : condition assesment of timbers. Structure magazine. (Sept. 2005): pages 32-34.