Wood Materials

Wood is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees, and other woody plants. It is common to classify wood as either softwood or hardwood. The wood from conifers (e.g. pine) is called softwood, and the wood from dicotyledons (usually broad-leaved trees, e.g. oak) is called hardwood. The type and dimension of wood required is usually determined by the requirements of… More

Wood is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees, and other woody plants. It is common to classify wood as either softwood or hardwood. The wood from conifers (e.g. pine) is called softwood, and the wood from dicotyledons (usually broad-leaved trees, e.g. oak) is called hardwood. The type and dimension of wood required is usually determined by the requirements of strength, weather-resistance, aesthetics, cost, etc. Less