The waste from the wooden processing has emerged as aggravating contribution to the generation of environmental impacts, encouraging researches that aiming solutions to this problematic of global dimensions. Wooden structures, if not treated properly can present problems that may compromise the purposes for which it was designed, consisting of composite materials in an alternative solution to this problem. This book deals with the fabrication and characterization of composite materials made from wood particles and epoxy resin together with the addition of cement and magnesium silicate particles, being investigated, by analysis of variance (ANOVA), the influence of the factors and their interactions in physical and mechanical properties, allowing evaluate their potential in form of repair or reinforcement either in parts or timber structures.

Zélia A. V. Missagia: Master in Mechanical Engineering and teacher at the Federal Center of Technological Education of Minas Gerais; André L. Christoforo: PhD in Structural Engineering and teacher at the Federal University of São Carlos; Francisco A. R. Lahr: PhD in Structural Engineering and professor at the University of São Paulo