Title: Determine the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of wood.
Course: Materials and Processes Technology (13052-18) > Section: Working with Wood

Determination should include

- hardwood and softwood lumber based on grading standards
- the effect of moisture content, density, and specific gravity on the mechanical properties of wood
- the anisotropic characteristics (i.e., strength based on grain direction).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a model truss?
- What is the difference in the weight of green lumber vs. dry lumber?
- How is the strength of a structure tested, based on the direction of the grain?
- What are the uses of lignum vitae?