Preservative treatment of ties and other timbers is discussed; attention is centered on preservative quality, selection of easier penetrated species, adequate sapwood depth, improved conditioning to control moisture content, checking and fungus infection, machining before treatment, and improved inspection as means for improved performance in railroad structures.


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    Title :

    Improved performance of treated wood in railroad structures


    Additional title:

    Am Ry Eng Assn -- Proc


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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