Structures (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Quizzes
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What does wood technology involve making?
What does wood technology involve making?
Strong structures like beams and trusses
What is wood grain?
What is wood grain?
The pattern of fibres in wood
What is laminating in wood technology?
What is laminating in wood technology?
Gluing wood layers to enhance strength
What does bending in wood technology enable?
What does bending in wood technology enable?
Creative shapes for function and design
How does vertical grain orientation affect wood?
How does vertical grain orientation affect wood?
It boosts strength
What effect does aligned grain have on wood?
What effect does aligned grain have on wood?
Increases strength
What can opposing grain in wood create?
What can opposing grain in wood create?
Weak spots
Where are laminated beams used?
Where are laminated beams used?
In modern buildings for strength & appeal
What type of strength does wood compress well with?
What type of strength does wood compress well with?
Compressive strength
How does wood's flexibility compare to steel and concrete?
How does wood's flexibility compare to steel and concrete?
More flexible than both
Why is wood considered sustainable?
Why is wood considered sustainable?
It's renewable & less harmful to nature
In what type of strength do steel and concrete excel?
In what type of strength do steel and concrete excel?
Tension strength