Woods Flashcards
1
Q
examples of hardwoods
A
- oak
- mahogany
- beech
2
Q
examples of softwoods
A
- cedar
- pine
- redwood
3
Q
examples of manufactured boards
A
- MDF
- hardboard
- plywood
- chipboard
4
Q
examples of fibres / composites
A
- carbon fibre (cfrp)
- glass fibre (grp)
5
Q
what tree does softwood come from
A
- coniferous
- evergreen
6
Q
what are coniferous tree leaves like
A
needles
7
Q
what tree does hardwood come from
A
decidious
8
Q
advantages of softwoods
A
- softwoods grow faster
- softwoods are cheaper than hardwoods
- the grain is wider so its more absorbent
- easier to work with than hardwoods
9
Q
advantages of hardwoods
A
- closer grain so its dense and hard wearing
- aesthetically appealing
10
Q
disadvantages of hardwoods
A
- slower growing than softwoods
- more expensive as well
11
Q
properties of timber
A
- strength
- toughness
- hardness
12
Q
what can manufactured boards be made of
A
- recycled wood
- sawdust
- low grade timbers
