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The structure and mechanical behaviour of wood

This teaching and learning package discusses the structure of wood, focusing on the structure of the tree trunk and the differences between hardwoods and softwoods. The stiffness and strength of different types of wood are discussed, and the different behaviour of wood when wet is investigated.

	Aims Before you start Introduction The structure of wood (I) The structure of wood (II) The structure of wood (III) Stiffness of wood Strength of wood Water's effect on the mechanical behaviour of wood Wood as an engineering material Summary Questions Going further

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First created: May 2006. Last updated: January 2008.