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
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2
Q

Name the species of wood.

A
Spruce
Pine
Maple
Oak
Ash
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3
Q

Is spruce wood hard or soft?

A

Soft

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4
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Is pine wood hard or soft?

A

Soft

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5
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Is Maple wood hard or soft?

A

Hard

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6
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Is oak wood hard or soft?

A

Hard

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7
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Is ash wood hard or soft?

A

Hard

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8
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What’s spruce wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?

A

Average

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9
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What’s pine wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?

A

Low

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10
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What’s maple wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?

A

Very high

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11
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What’s oak wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?

A

Very high

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12
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What’s ash wood’s resistance to wear and pressure?

A

High

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13
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What’s spruce woods resistance to decomposition (durability)?

A

Low

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14
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What’s pine wood’s resistance to decomposition (durability)?

A

Fair

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15
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What’s maple wood’s resistance to decomposition (durability)?

A

Low

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16
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What’s oak wood’s resistance to decomposition (durability)?

A

High

17
Q

What’s ash wood’s resistance to decomposition (durability)?

A

Average

18
Q

What’s the mass of spruce wood?

A

Light

19
Q

What’s the mass of pine wood?

A

Light

20
Q

What’s the mass of maple wood?

A

Heavy

21
Q

What’s the mass of oak wood?

A

Heavy

22
Q

What’s the mass of ash wood?

A

Heavy

23
Q

What’s the colour of spruce wood?

A

Yellowish white or redish

24
Q

What’s the colour of pine wood?

A

Varies from creamy white to light brown

25
Q

What’s the colour of maple wood?

A

Light brown

26
Q

What’s the colour of oak wood?

A

Dark brown

27
Q

What’s the colour of ash wood?

A

White

28
Q

What are some examples of spruce wood?

A

Paper pulp

Building frames

29
Q

What are some examples of pine wood?

A

Doors
Mouldings
Furniture

30
Q

What are some examples of maple wood?

A

Flooring

Furniture

31
Q

What are some examples of oak wood?

A

Boats
Furniture
Flooring

32
Q

What are some examples of ash wood?

A

Hockey sticks

Snowshoes