by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Ability to resist internal slipping of one part upon another along the grain. Values presented are average strength in radial and tangential shear planes.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A variation from the natural colour of the wood or a discoloration that may be caused by micro-organisms, metal or chemicals. The term also refers to materials used to impart colour to the wood.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Separation of the fibres in a piece of wood from face to face (other term: end-split).
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
The relative weight of a substance compared with that of an equal volume of water. S.G. values given are based on wood volume at 12% MC and oven dry weight.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Surface measure
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
The contraction of wood fibres caused by drying below the fibre saturation point (usually around 25-27% MC). Valves are expressed as a percentage of the dimension of the wood when green.
