Study Guide

Objective

You know the main characteristics and properties of wood species.
You can accurately identify wood products used in construction.
You can determine the primary strength properties of products.
You can apply the properties of wood products to structures.

Content

How does the wood species affect strength properties?
How does the wood species impact moisture behavior in products?
How does the wood species influence workability?
How does the wood species affect weather resistance, etc.?
How do different veneer-based products differ from each other?
How is product density determined and how does it vary across different products?
How is characteristic strength determined for products?
How should test results be interpreted and compared to standard values?
How can you optimally utilize wood products?
How do you identify potential problem areas?
How is a new structure tested?