Flashcards: Wood and Bamboo Structural Systems — 9 cards

Wood — natural warmth property?

Enhances comfort and insulation.

Wood — natural insulation property?

Provides warmth and thermal insulation.

Wood classification — growth pattern?

Endogenous grow internally; exogenous grow outward.

Wood classification — basis?

Growth pattern and structure.

Softwood vs Hardwood — difference?

Softwood from conifers; hardwood from deciduous trees.

Philippine wood types — example?

Narra, mango, bamboo.

Wood structural systems — role?

Support and transfer loads.

Lumber grading — purpose?

Assess quality and strength.

Wood treatment — goal?

Preserve and prevent decay.