Structures (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Structures made in wood technology
Structures made in wood technology
Beams, trusses, bridges
Structure definition
Structure definition
Framework for support and stability
Wood grain definition
Wood grain definition
Pattern of fibres in wood
Bending definition
Bending definition
Uses wood's flexibility to make curves
Laminating definition
Laminating definition
Gluing wood layers to enhance strength
Alternative materials to wood
Alternative materials to wood
Steel and concrete
Effect of vertical grain orientation
Effect of vertical grain orientation
Boosts strength
Effect of aligned grain
Effect of aligned grain
Increases strength
Effect of opposing grain
Effect of opposing grain
Can create weak spots
What bending enables
What bending enables
Creative shapes for function and design
What laminating creates
What laminating creates
Stronger material
Wood's compression ability
Wood's compression ability
Compresses well
Wood's flexibility vs steel & concrete
Wood's flexibility vs steel & concrete
More flexible
Wood's environmental benefit
Wood's environmental benefit
Renewable and less harmful to environment
Steel & concrete's strength advantage
Steel & concrete's strength advantage
Excel in tension strength