Timber Woods and paper/boards Flashcards
1
Q
Hardwood 7 characteristics
A
- durable/heavy/hard
- annual rings
- takes long to grow (100s of years)
- fire resistant
- dense
- low sap content
- low maintenance
2
Q
Three types of wood
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Hardwood
Softwood
Manufactured wood
3
Q
Hardwood 5 examples
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- ash
- beech
- mahogany
- oak
- balsa
4
Q
Hardwood product 5 examples
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- Staircases
- timber frames
- doors
- decking
- tables/furniture
5
Q
Softwood 7 characteristics
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- cheap
- grows quickly
- flexible
- light weight
- less dense
- moderately durable
- thin
6
Q
Softwood 3 examples
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Larch
Pine
Spruce
7
Q
Softwood 4 product examples
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- furniture
- roofing
- fencing
- lumber wood
8
Q
Manufactured wood 6 characteristics
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- cheap
- create co2 during manufacturing
- has no knots
- strong/dense
- mouldable
- rigid
9
Q
Manufactured wood 3 examples
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- medium density fibre ( MDF)
- plywood
- chipboard
10
Q
Manufactured wood 5 product examples
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- shelving
- doors
- furniture
- headboards
- sheds
11
Q
10 General properties of card/paper
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- lightweight
- flexible
- cheap
- recyclable
- biodegradable
- easy to print onto
- made into nets
- can be reinforced (strengthened)
- comes from a sustainable resource
- easy to add surface finishes
12
Q
6 Foam core characteristics
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- luxurious
- lightweight
- strong/rigid
- easy to print onto
- can be scored/folded
- gloss finish
13
Q
Foam core cross section view
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- top and bottom made from wood
- middle section made from polystyrene foam
14
Q
2 foam core uses
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- display boards
- architectural models
15
Q
Corrugated also know as
A
Cardboard
