What Is Timber? And Characteristics Of Good Timber - LCETED

WHAT IS TIMBER?

The TIMBER refers to WOOD used for construction purposes. In fact, the word tree is derived from the old English word "temprian which means 'to build'.

CLASSIFICATION OF THE TIMBER

Several bases are considered for the classification of the Timber. The following are the important bases:

1.   Mode of growth

2.   Modulus of elasticity

3.   Durability

4.   Grading

5.   Availability.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TIMBERWOOD

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USES OF TIMBER WOOD

TIMBER WOOD USED FOR FOLLOWING WORKS

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

1.   Columns

2.   Trusses

3.   Piles.

LIGHT CONSTRUCTION

1.   Doors

2.   Windows

3.   Flooring

4.   Ceilings.

PERMANENT WORKS

1.   Railway Sleepers

2.   Fencing Poles

3.   Power Poles

4.   Gates

TEMPORARY WORKS

1.   Scaffolding

2.   Centering

3.   Showering And Strutting

4.   Packaging Of Materials

DECORATIVE WORKS

1.   Display Boxes

2.   Furniture

PHYSICAL WORK

1.   Buses

2.   Trucks

3.   Trains

4.   Boats

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

1.   Pulp (Used In Making Paper)

2.   Cardboard Boards

3.   Wall Papers

OTHERS

1.   Prepare Sporting Goods

2.   Musical Instruments

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