Introduction to Woods 1
Introduction to Woods
•Composition and Basic Structure of Wood
•Classifications of Woods
•Behavior and Properties of Woods
Introduction to Woods 2
Composition of Wood
Introduction to Woods 3
Wood Terminology
Introduction to Woods 4
Classification of Woods
Introduction to Woods 5
Hardwoods
Introduction to Woods 6
Hardwood Species
• Oak
• Ash
• Elm
• Maple
• Walnut
• Aspen
• All Deciduous Species
Introduction to Woods 7
Softwoods
Introduction to Woods 8
Softwood Species
• Pine
• Spruce
• Cedar
• Redwood
• Fir
• Hemlock
• All Conifers
Introduction to Woods 9
Micro Structure of Wood Cells
Introduction to Woods 10
Cell Structures
Introduction to Woods 11
Close up of Vessel & Cell
Introduction to Woods 12
Wood Behavior
Introduction to Woods 13
Factors Affecting Behavior
Introduction to Woods 14
Advantages of Wood
Introduction to Woods 15
Disadvantages of Woods
Introduction to Woods 16
Mechanical Properties of Wood
Introduction to Woods 17
Variability of Wood Properties
Introduction to Woods 18
Mechanical Properties
Introduction to Woods 19
Stresses Applied to Wood
Introduction to Woods 20
Tension Parallel to the Grain
Introduction to Woods 21
Compression Parallel to the Grain
Introduction to Woods 22
Stress – Strain Relationship
Introduction to Woods 23
Tension Perpendicular to the Grain
Introduction to Woods 24
Compression Perpendicular to the Grain
Introduction to Woods 25
Flexure
Introduction to Woods 26
Shrinkage & Swelling
Introduction to Woods 27
Shrinkage & Swelling
Introduction to Woods 28
Wood Is a Renewable Resource
Introduction to Woods 29
Stress Grading
Introduction to Woods 30
Grading Lumber
Introduction to Woods 31
Stress Grading
Introduction to Woods 32
Visual Grading
Introduction to Woods 33
Machine Grading
Introduction to Woods 34
Grading Organizations
Introduction to Woods 35
Grading Label
Introduction to Woods 36
Grading Lumber
Introduction to Woods 37
Graded Lumber, Stud
Introduction to Woods 38
Grade Types
