Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Describe why engineered wood is stronger and has better properties than natural wood.

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Briefly describe why engineered wood is stronger and has better properties than natural wood.
The mechanical properties of wood are in the axial direction (along the fibers) and the transversal direction (perpendicular to the fibers). Explain briefly how it changes.
c) Discuss the non-isotropic characteristics of wood.
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