timbers properties Flashcards
1
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hard wood
A
Timber from a deciduous tree.
2
Q
softwood
A
Timber from an evergreen or coniferous tree.
3
Q
tight grained
A
Timber with a high ring count, slower growing and denser.
4
Q
loose grained
A
Timber with a low ring count- faster growing.
5
Q
dense
A
Can be deformed without losing toughness
6
Q
straight grained
A
Timber which has grown straight, has a uniform grain.
7
Q
knot
A
Irregularity in wood grain, where a branch or offshoot existed.
8
Q
weather resistant
A
A tight-grained timber has good water and heat resistance.
9
Q
stiff
A
A timber that does not bend easily.
10
Q
easy to work
A
A timber that is either low or medium density. Easy to cut and shape.
11
Q
light weight
A
A timber that is light in weight.
12
Q
attractive grain
A
When polished or varnished, a timber’s grain is eye-catching.
