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Which of the following is true about plywood?
Which of the following is true about plywood?
- It is a type of hardwood plywood.
- It was first introduced in the United States in 1865. (correct)
- It was invented by Samuel Bentham in 1797.
- It is typically made of cedar, Douglas fir, or spruce.
Who invented the rotary lathe?
Who invented the rotary lathe?
- Alfred Nobel
- Immanuel Nobel (correct)
- Robert
- Samuel Bentham
What is the principal function of the core layers in plywood?
What is the principal function of the core layers in plywood?
- To increase the panel's resistance to bending (correct)
- To increase the separation between the outer layers
- To increase the panel's resistance to shear stress
- To decrease the bending stress in the outermost layers
What are the three main categories of plywood within Europe?
What are the three main categories of plywood within Europe?
Which type of plywood is known for its high planar shear strength and impact resistance, making it suitable for heavy-duty floor and wall structures?
Which type of plywood is known for its high planar shear strength and impact resistance, making it suitable for heavy-duty floor and wall structures?
Which type of plywood is made from mixed hardwood species of tropical timber and is superior to softwood plywood in terms of density, strength, evenness of layers, and high quality?
Which type of plywood is made from mixed hardwood species of tropical timber and is superior to softwood plywood in terms of density, strength, evenness of layers, and high quality?
Which type of plywood is also known as aircraft plywood and is made from mahogany, spruce, and/or birch using adhesives with increased resistance to heat and humidity?
Which type of plywood is also known as aircraft plywood and is made from mahogany, spruce, and/or birch using adhesives with increased resistance to heat and humidity?
Which type of plywood is designed for making curved parts and is often glued together in layers to create stiffness and resistance to movement?
Which type of plywood is designed for making curved parts and is often glued together in layers to create stiffness and resistance to movement?
Which of the following is true about plywood manufacturing?
Which of the following is true about plywood manufacturing?
Which of the following benefits is associated with cross-graining in plywood?
Which of the following benefits is associated with cross-graining in plywood?
What is the origin of the word 'ply' in plywood?
What is the origin of the word 'ply' in plywood?
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Plywood introduction date
Plywood introduction date
Plywood was first introduced in the United States in 1865.
Rotary lathe inventor
Rotary lathe inventor
Immanuel Nobel invented the rotary lathe.
Plywood core function
Plywood core function
Core layers increase plywood's resistance to bending.
European plywood types
European plywood types
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Hardwood plywood use
Hardwood plywood use
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Tropical plywood features
Tropical plywood features
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Aircraft plywood materials
Aircraft plywood materials
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Flexible plywood use
Flexible plywood use
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Plywood manufacturing process
Plywood manufacturing process
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Cross-graining benefit
Cross-graining benefit
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Origin of "ply"
Origin of "ply"
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