Chapter 3 Rated Plywood And Panels

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What are composites?

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Composites are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with different physical or chemical properties.

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What are engineered panels?

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Engineered panels are manufactured wood products made by binding together wood strands, particles, fibers, or veneers with adhesives to form a composite material.

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What is oriented strand board (OSB)?

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Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is a type of engineered wood similar to particle board, formed by adding adhesives to layers of wood strands in specific orientations.

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What are panels in the context of wood products?

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Panels refer to flat, typically rectangular, engineered wood products used in construction and furniture making.

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What are plies in plywood?

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Plies are the individual layers of wood veneer that are glued together to form plywood.

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What is plywood?

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Plywood is a type of engineered wood made from thin layers or 'plies' of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another.

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What is veneer?

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Veneer is a thin slice of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm, that is typically glued onto core panels (like wood, particle board, or medium-density fiberboard) to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and panels for cabinets, parquet floors, and parts of furniture.