10 Questions
Which axis is defined as parallel to the direction of growth in a piece of wood?
Longitudinal axis (L)
Which axis is defined as perpendicular to the growth rings in a piece of wood?
Radial axis (R)
Which axis is defined as tangential to the growth rings in a piece of wood?
Tangential axis (T)
What type of material is wood classified as?
Orthotropic
Which two axes are defined in relation to the growth rings in a piece of wood?
Radial axis (R) and Tangential axis (T)
Which type of force does wood resist the strongest when applied along the grain?
Shear force perpendicular to the grain
Failure in wood under which type of force occurs when the bottom of the beam reaches tensile strength?
Tensile force
Which type of force is wood relatively weak in resisting when applied parallel to the grain?
Shear force parallel to the grain
What happens when wood fails under bending along the grain?
The bottom of the beam reaches tensile strength
Which type of force does wood fail under when the bottom of the beam reaches tensile strength?
Bending force along the grain
Test your knowledge on the orthotropic properties of wood, focusing on the longitudinal, radial, and tangential axes which have distinct characteristics. Explore how wood behaves differently based on its orientation relative to the direction of growth.
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