Unit 5 - Vocab

Question 1

Alloy

Answer 1

material made by combining two or more metals to improve properties such as strength, durability, corrosion resistance

Question 2

Cast Iron

Answer 2

Strong, brittle material made of iron, carbon, silicon for pipes, machinery, heavy construction

Question 3

Corrosion

Answer 3

Process by which materials degrade due to chemical reactions with their environmental

Question 4

Flange

Answer 4

Projecting flat rim, collar, or rib on pipe, beam, or similar object

Question 5

Hardwood

Answer 5

Wood from broad-leaved, denser and more durable for furniture, flooring, high-quality architectural finishes

Question 6

Lumber

Answer 6

Proceed Wood cut into beams, planks, boards for constructionP

Question 7

Plain-sawn

Answer 7

Method of cutting wood where log is cut tangent to growth rings used for flooring and general construction lumber

Question 8

Quartersawn

Answer 8

Method of cutting wood where log is quaterted length wise then each quarter is sawn

Question 9

Softwood

Answer 9

Wood from coniferous trees like pine, cedar, spruce less dense easier to work with, used for general construction

Question 10

Steel

Answer 10

Alloy of iron and cardon, known for its high strength and durability

Question 11

Timber

Answer 11

Wood that has been prepared for use in construction

Question 12

Web

Answer 12

Central part of an I-beam that resists shear forced

Question 13

Wood

Answer 13

Natural Material derived from trees

Question 14

Wrought Iron

Answer 14

Form of iron with very low carbon content