The properties of wood Flashcards
1
Q
Name the properties of wood.
A
Hardness (hardwood or softwood) Elasticity (more or less elastic wood) Weight (light or heavy wood) Grain Colour (white, pink, yellow or brown) Shade (light or dark) Resistance (to decomposition, wear or pressure) Ease of assembly and shaping Insulating properties
2
Q
Name the species of wood.
A
Spruce Pine Maple Oak Ash
3
Q
Is spruce wood hard or soft?
A
Soft
4
Q
Is pine wood hard or soft?
A
Soft
5
Q
Is Maple wood hard or soft?
A
Hard
6
Q
Is oak wood hard or soft?
A
Hard
7
Q
Is ash wood hard or soft?
A
Hard
8
Q
What’s spruce wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?
A
Average
9
Q
What’s pine wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?
A
Low
10
Q
What’s maple wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?
A
Very high
11
Q
What’s oak wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?
A
Very high
12
Q
What’s ash wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?
A
High
13
Q
What’s spruce woods resistance to decomposition (durability)?
A
Low
14
Q
What’s pine wood’s resistance to decomposition (durability)?
A
Fair
15
Q
What’s maple wood’s resistance to decomposition (durability)?
A
Low