Timber species
Understand the differences between species of timber, how they are classify and main differences in the softwood and hardwood groups.
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Choosing timber species
Read on the botanical classification of timber, the strength grading, properties and density.
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Timbers – their properties and uses
Look through over a hundred of timber species and see its performance, properties, origin and different uses according to dimesions, density, colour, texture and some other characteristics of it.
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Introduction to the Life Cycle Assessment of timber
Introduce into timber life cycle, the life cycle assessment that shows the significant environmental impacts for timber.
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Principles of design with timber
Understand structural considerations when designing with timber, which factors affect its strength, timber movement, differential movement and the resistance to abrasion and the impact it has.
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