Timber Lecture

Why do we use softwoods over hardwoods in construction?

What is the process of determining the environmental impact of a product

If you were designing a timber member, should you ensure most loads are applied perpendicular or parallel to the grain?

True or False: The part of the tree named the heartwood is where sap is pumped through the tree

If I have a timber member left outside, untreated over a humid summer month, should I expect it to decay?

Is this stamp from a visual inspection or is from a machine rated test

True or False: A great advantage of CLT is its ability to form strong beam and column elements

What is wrong with this piece of timber

True or False: The bigger the timber member, the smaller the size factor

Why is this piece of timber on a steel plate?