Forest Products from Latin America. Annotated Bibliography of ...

Ricalde-C.; Barcenas-P., G.) 1990. Design manual for
wood structures. Mechanical properties of wood (Manual
para diseno de estructuras de madera. Propiedades mecani-
cas de la madera). Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico: Instituto
Nacional de Investigaciones Sobre Recursos Bioticos, Labo-
ratorio de Ciencia y Technologia de la Madera.
Rivoli, G.; Koljonen, K.; Nascimento, P.R.;
Samanez-M., R. 1978. The application of wood and
its derivatives in housing (A aplicacao da madeira e seus
derivados na construcao habitacional). Brasilia, Brazil: In-
stituto Brasileiro de Desenvolvimento Florestal: 129.
Robledo, E.; Robledo, F. 1934. Tests of construction
materials (Ensayo de materiales de construction). Medellin,
Colombia: Anales de la Escuela de Minas. 33:217.
Robles-F., F. 1984. Structural uses of wood in Mexico,
wood and its use in construction (Diseno de Estructuras
en Madera, Informacion General). Nota Tecnica 1, 2nd ed.
Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico: Instituto Nacional De Investiga-
ciones Sobre Recursos Bioticos, Laboratorio De Ciencia Y
Tecnologia De La Madera.
This report discusses structural applications of wood. It
includes structural wood products such as I-beams, stress
skin panels, arches, etc., as well as mechanical properties
for a number of structural species native to Mexico.
Robles-F., F. 1990. Design manual for wood Structures.
Method of design (Manual para diseno de estructuras de
madera. Metodo de diseno). Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico: In-
stituto Nacional de Investigaciones Sobre Recursos Bioticos,
Laboratorio de Ciencia y Technologia de la Madera.
Robles, F.; Davalos, R.; Ricalde, M.O. 1988. Com-
ments on technical standards related to the design and con-
struction of wooden structures, version 1987.(Comentarios
a las normas tecnicas compementarias para diseno y con-
truccion de estructuras de madera, version 1987). Mexico,
DF, Mexico: Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Sobre
Recursos Bioticos, Boletin Tecnico. La Madera y Su Uso.
15:125.
Commentary on the technical standards related to the de-
sign and construction of wood structures.
Robles, F.; Romo, F. 1988. Nailed joints for wooden
structures (Uniones clavadas para estructuras de madera).
Mexico, DF, Mexico: Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones
Sobre Recursos Bioticos, Boletin Tecnico, La Madera y Su
Uso. 16:131.
An overview of the structural applications of nails is pro-
vided. The characteristics of nails and nailed joints are de-
scribed. The principal theories that have been suggested
for the prediction of the behavior of nailed joints are re-
viewed. Rules for the design of nailed joints contained in
some of the most important codes are discussed. Various
testing procedures are described. Suggestions are offered
for the development of limit states rules for the design of
nailed joints appropriate for Mexican conditions. Research
projects aimed at improving the efficiency of nails as con-
necting elements are recommended.
Rosende-B., R. 1978. Deterioration of wooden houses
(Deterioro de la vivienda de madera). Santiago, Chile: Fac-
ultad de Ciencias Forestales, University de Chile, Ciencias
Forestales. 1 (1) :3-12.
106
Describes the main problems with the deterioration of wood
houses, including moisture and construction factors. Advice
is given on the proper use of wood in house construction
such as wood selection, use of treated wood, sound build-
ing practices, fire avoidance, exterior finishes, and basic
maintenance.
Salinas, J.J. 1982. Box beams (Vigas en cajon). Nota
Technica 2. Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico: Instituto Nacional
de Investigaciones Sobre Recursos Bioticos, Laboratorio de
Ciencia y Tchnologia de La Madera.
Salinas, J.J. 1982. Structural elements of wood in bend-
ing: component, analysis, and design (Elementos estruc-
turales de madera en flexion: comportamiento, analisis y
diseno). Nota Tecnica 6. Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico: Insti-
tuto Nacional de Investigaciones Sobre Recursos Bioticos,
Laboratorio de Ciencia y Technologia de la Madera.
Salinas, J.J. 1983. Connections with nails, bolts, and lag
screws (Conexiones con clavos, pernos y pijas). Nota Tec-
nica 8. Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico: Instituto Nacional de
Investigaciones Sobre Recursos Bioticos, Laboratorio de
Ciencia y Technologia de la Madera.
Serrano-M., J.R. 1981. The effect of time on the
strength of laurel beams (El efecto del tiempo sobre la re-
sistencia en vigas de laurel). Cartago, Costa Rica: Insti-
tuto Technologico de Costa Rica Centro de Investigacion de
Ingenieria en Maderas.
Sherwood, G.; Wilkinson, T. 1977. Fasteners for tim-
ber construction in high wind areas. NBS Building Science
Series 100. National Bureau of Standards. 3:27-46.
Describes construction techniques for tropical areas includ-
ing Jamaica, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
Slooten, H. J. van der. 1972. Report to the govern-
ment of Costa Rica on timber technology. FAO Rep. AT
3066:12.
Describes 8 upland species and 18 lowland species, from
Costa Rica, suitable for the construction of prefabricated
houses, with details on density, working properties, drying,
nailing, etc.
Stillinger, J.R.; Wentworth, I.W. 1977. Products, pro-
cess and economics of producing wood-cement panels by
the Bison-Werke System. In: Proceedings, 11th Washing-
ton State University symposium on particleboard; Pullman,
WA: 383-410.
Tejada-V., M. 1980. Primer of construction with wood
(Cartilla de construccion con madera). Lima, Peru: Junta
del Acuerdo de Cartagena. PADT- REFORT, JUNAC.
A wood construction manual with many drawings. Many
topics covered including forest resource in 5 Andean Pact
countries, wood properties, drying, and preservation prior
to construction, wood engineering of structures, and equip-
ment needed for constructing with wood.
Teng, I. 1970. Forestry and forest industries development
program. Paraguay. Report on the use of timber for house
construction. FAO Rep. FAO:SF/PAR 15. Tech. Rep. 9:8.
Briefly reviews (on the basis of two short study tours)
problems of initiating plans for building cheap, wooden