PREFACE
PART Ⅰ PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION OF SYMPODIAL BAMBOOS
Chapter 1 The Fundamental Properties of Bamboo Timber
1.1 Distribution of Bamboo Resources
1.2 Macro-structure of Bamboo Timber
1.3 Chemical Composition of Bamboo Timber
1.3.1 Hemicellulose
1.3.2 Lignin
1.4 Physical Properties of Bamboo Timber
1.4.1 Moisture Content
1.4.2 Density
1.4.3 Dry Shrinkage
1.5 Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Timber
Chapter 2 Processing and Utilization of Sympodial Bamboos
2.1 Processing Features of Sympodial Bamboos
2.2 Categories of Bamboo Processing and Their Products
Chapter 3 Traditional Processing and Its Products
3.1 Handmade Bamboo Products for Dally Use
3.2 Machine-processed Bamboo Products for Daily Use
3.2.1 Machine-processed Bamboo Strip Mats (Thread Mats)
3.2.2 Domino Mats
3.2.3 Bamboo Weaving Crafts
3.3 Traditional Round Bamboo Furniture
3.3.1 Tools for Making Traditional Round Bamboo Furniture
3.3.2 Parts Processing for Traditional Round Bamboo Furniture
3.3.3 Wrapping Tenon and Infixing Tenon
3.3.4 Facial Plate of Round Bamboo Furniture
3.3.5 Decorative Pattern on Framework of Bamboo Furniture
3.3.6 Making of Traditional Round Bamboo Furniture
3.4 Laminated Bamboo Furniture
Chapter 4 Bamboo-based Panel
Chapter 5 Production Technologies, Properties and Utilization of Bamboo Charcoal
PART Ⅱ BAMBOO SHOOT PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION
Chapter 6 Utilization of Bamboo Shoots
Chapter 7 Bamboo Shoot Food
Chapter 8 Preserving Techniques
Chapter 9 Processing Technology of Bamboo Shoots
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