2. Structure of Timber

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the function of bark in a tree?

   Hint

   Think about what keeps the tree safe from the outside.

2. 2.

   What is heartwood?

   Hint

   Consider which part of the tree is used most in construction.

3. 3.

   What part of timber is responsible for nutrient conduction?

   • Heartwood
   • Bark
   • Medullary Rays
   • Cambium Layer

   Hint

   It's a part of the tree that helps transport nutrients radially.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sapwood is more durable than heartwood.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider which part of a tree is used more in construction.

5. 5.

   Predict how timber with a high percentage of sapwood might perform under dynamic loading compared to timber with more heartwood.

   Hint

   Consider the characteristics of sapwood compared to heartwood.

6. 6.

   Analyze how the microscopic structures of wood influence its insulation properties and sound absorption.

   Hint

   Think about how the structure of cells interacts with air and sound.