1 - Classification of Timber
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Define hardwood.
💡 Hint: What type of trees produce hardwood?
What are exogenous trees?
💡 Hint: How do they grow compared to endogenous trees?
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What type of tree does hardwood come from?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of trees you're familiar with.
True or False: Softwoods are usually used for furniture design.
💡 Hint: Consider what materials are typically used for sturdier furniture.
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Discuss the environmental impacts of using softwoods versus hardwoods in construction. Consider sustainability and resource depletion.
💡 Hint: Think about how fast each tree type grows and the resources required.
Evaluate the use of engineered timber products in modern construction. How do they compare in strength and cost to traditional timber types?
💡 Hint: Consider modern technology in timber usage.
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