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What is the term for the process of drying out water from timber?
What is the term for the process of drying out water from timber?
- Seasoning (correct)
- Wood refining
- Moisture content regulation
- Wood preservation
What is the purpose of setting the grain of each veneer at right angles to the other side in plywood?
What is the purpose of setting the grain of each veneer at right angles to the other side in plywood?
- To provide strength in one direction only
- To minimize thermal movement and provide strength in both directions (correct)
- To reduce the cost of production
- To increase the weight of the plywood
What is the term for the point at which the cell walls of wood are saturated with water?
What is the term for the point at which the cell walls of wood are saturated with water?
- Fiber saturation point (correct)
- Oven-dry point
- Equilibrium moisture content
- Moisture content regulation
What is the term for the percentage of water in wood, calculated by comparing the weight of the wood before and after oven-drying?
What is the term for the percentage of water in wood, calculated by comparing the weight of the wood before and after oven-drying?
What is the purpose of using temperature kilns in wood drying?
What is the purpose of using temperature kilns in wood drying?
What is the term for wood that has been dried to a specified moisture content?
What is the term for wood that has been dried to a specified moisture content?
What is the main component of wood?
What is the main component of wood?
What is the classification of trees based on their leaves?
What is the classification of trees based on their leaves?
What is the characteristic of wood that makes it stronger when used under tension?
What is the characteristic of wood that makes it stronger when used under tension?
What is the term for wood that has been processed by a mill for construction?
What is the term for wood that has been processed by a mill for construction?
What is the term for wood that undergoes varying degrees of moisture movement?
What is the term for wood that undergoes varying degrees of moisture movement?
What is the characteristic of straight-grain wood compared to irregular grain wood?
What is the characteristic of straight-grain wood compared to irregular grain wood?
What happens to plywood when exposed to extreme heat?
What happens to plywood when exposed to extreme heat?
What is a characteristic of chipboard that makes it susceptible to damage?
What is a characteristic of chipboard that makes it susceptible to damage?
What is a benefit of using glulam over traditional timber?
What is a benefit of using glulam over traditional timber?
What is a common use for chipboard?
What is a common use for chipboard?
How are the grains of glulam aligned?
How are the grains of glulam aligned?
Why is chipboard prone to moisture damage?
Why is chipboard prone to moisture damage?
