SOFTWOODS & COMPOSITES

Question 1

what are the 2 key softwoods

Answer 1

Red pine
Spruce

Question 2

properties of Red pine

Answer 2

-straight grained but knotty
-quite strong
-easy to work with
-red/orange in colour
-sustainable

Question 3

uses of red pine

Answer 3

-building
-construction
-requires protection for outdoor work

Question 4

properties of spruce

Answer 4

-straight grained with few knots
-quite strong
-easy to work with
-NOT durable, will wear out and scratch
- pale and yellow colour
-sustainable

Question 5

uses of spruce

Answer 5

-internal furniture, cupboards, kitchen cupboards

Question 6

what are 2 composites

Answer 6

Glass reinforced plastic
Carbon fibre plastic

Question 7

properties of glass-reinforced plastic

Answer 7

-lightweight
-very stong
-corrosion resistant
-smooth outer surface

Question 8

uses of glass reinforced plastic

Answer 8

-boat hulls
-canoes
-fairground rides

Question 9

properties of carbon fibre plastic

Answer 9

-very light
-very strong
-corrosion resistant
-resist high temperatures

Question 10

uses of carbon fibre plastic

Answer 10

-car parts
-fishing rods
-aeroplane parts