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Properties Flashcards

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Define hardness

A

resistance to impact and abrasion

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How is hardness of a wood tested?

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By dropping a ball bearing onto it from a set height - Janka hardness test

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3
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Define toughness

A

amount that timber can be bent without breaking or splitting

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Define durability

A

resistance to wear, long lasting

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compressive strength

Mechanical Property

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resistance to a pushing force

Mechanical Property

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tensile strength

Mechanical Property

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resistance to a pulling force

Mechanical Property

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stiffness

Mechanical Property

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resistance to bending or flexing

Mechanical Property

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elasticity

Mechanical Property

A

ability to stretch and return to shape

Mechanical Property

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impact resistance

Mechanical Property

A

resistance to knocks

Mechanical Property

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brittleness

Mechanical Property

A

hard but easily broken or shattered

Mechanical Property

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water resistance

Mechanical Property

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resistance to water/moisture

Mechanical Property

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absorbency

Mechanical Property

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ability to soak up moisture

Mechanical Property

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machinability

Manufacturing Properties

A

ability to be easily milled and drilled

Manufacturing Properties

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workability

Manufacturing Properties

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ability to be placed and compacted

Manufacturing Properties

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ductility

Manufacturing Properties

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ability to stretch without breaking under stress or impact

Manufacturing Properties

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malleability

Manufacturing Properties

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ability to be hammered/pressed/rolled without breaking

Manufacturing Properties

17
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acoustic

Other

A

absorbing sound

Other

18
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chemical

Other

A

corrosion resistance

Other

19
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MATHS BEWD

A

Machinability Brittleness
Absorbency Elasticity
Toughness Workability
Hardness Ductility
Stiffness

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