Introduction to Woods1 Composition and Basic Structure of Wood Classifications of Woods Behavior and Properties of Woods.

Introduction to Woods 1

Introduction to Woods

•Composition and Basic Structure of Wood

•Classifications of Woods

•Behavior and Properties of Woods

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Composition of Wood

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Wood Terminology

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Classification of Woods

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Hardwoods

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Hardwood Species

• Oak

• Ash

• Elm

• Maple

• Walnut

• Aspen

• All Deciduous Species

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Softwoods

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Softwood Species

• Pine

• Spruce

• Cedar

• Redwood

• Fir

• Hemlock

• All Conifers

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Micro Structure of Wood Cells

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Cell Structures

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Close up of Vessel & Cell

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Wood Behavior

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Factors Affecting Behavior

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Advantages of Wood

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Disadvantages of Woods

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Mechanical Properties of Wood

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Variability of Wood Properties

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Mechanical Properties

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Stresses Applied to Wood

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Tension Parallel to the Grain

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Compression Parallel to the Grain

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Stress – Strain Relationship

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Tension Perpendicular to the Grain

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Compression Perpendicular to the Grain

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Flexure

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Shrinkage & Swelling

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Shrinkage & Swelling

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Wood Is a Renewable Resource

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Stress Grading

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Grading Lumber

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Stress Grading

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Visual Grading

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Machine Grading

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Grading Organizations

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Grading Label

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Grading Lumber

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Graded Lumber, Stud

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Grade Types