Using and working with timbers (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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Why must timber selection consider multiple factors together rather than individually?
Why must timber selection consider multiple factors together rather than individually?
Factors are interconnected & affect each other
Which timber property is crucial for outdoor applications or items used in damp conditions?
Which timber property is crucial for outdoor applications or items used in damp conditions?
Absorbency
What trade-off does heavy timber present in product design?
What trade-off does heavy timber present in product design?
Provides strength but difficult to handle
What dual purpose does grain structure serve in timber?
What dual purpose does grain structure serve in timber?
Influences appearance & working properties
When might expensive, durable timbers be justified in product design?
When might expensive, durable timbers be justified in product design?
For items intended for long-term use
What timber choices does high-volume production typically favor?
What timber choices does high-volume production typically favor?
Readily available species
What must be evaluated regarding timber's environmental impact?
What must be evaluated regarding timber's environmental impact?
If timber comes from managed forests
Why is beech suitable for children's toys from a safety perspective?
Why is beech suitable for children's toys from a safety perspective?
It doesn't splinter easily
What aesthetic characteristic does beech provide?
What aesthetic characteristic does beech provide?
Close, even grain structure
What are the benefits of laminating timber?
What are the benefits of laminating timber?
Improves strength, reduces warping
What does steam bending use to make wood temporarily pliable?
What does steam bending use to make wood temporarily pliable?
Moisture and heat
What materials are used in reinforcement techniques to increase timber strength?
What materials are used in reinforcement techniques to increase timber strength?
Metal fasteners, fabric, synthetic fibers