2 - Structure of Timber
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of bark in a tree?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps the tree safe from the outside.
What is heartwood?
💡 Hint: Consider which part of the tree is used most in construction.
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What part of timber is responsible for nutrient conduction?
💡 Hint: It's a part of the tree that helps transport nutrients radially.
True or False: Sapwood is more durable than heartwood.
💡 Hint: Consider which part of a tree is used more in construction.
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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.
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.
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