Our oak lexicon
Discover the fascinating world of oak! In our Oak Lexicon, we explain everything about the most well-known native wood species – from terminology to processing. This way, you'll learn to understand oak wood better and use it more effectively.
The content of our Oak Lexicon offers you:
- Terminology related to oak: Important terms from the timber industry and oak processing – clearly defined and easy to understand.
Properties and types of oak wood:
Learn everything about different oak species, their origin, differences, characteristics, and fields of application.
Processing and use:
Whether in furniture making, façade wood, or traditional techniques – our lexicon shows you how oak wood is professionally processed and utilized.
Images and tables:
Illustrative images and structured overviews help you better understand the content.
| Term | Definition |
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| Cell Collapse | What does cell collapse mean in wood?Cell collapse describes a defect in wood processing in which the cells in the wood tissue irreversibly collapse during drying or under certain mechanical conditions. Wood affected by cell collapse can exhibit strong deformation, sometimes accompanied by broad, honeycomb-like internal cracks that render it largely unusable. This type of damage is often recognizable by irregularly sunken surfaces that can appear corrugated, along with significant distortions in the cross-section. |
| Compressive strength | What is compressive strength?Compressive strength characterizes the ability of wood to withstand axial compressive loads without failing. It is an indicator of the load-bearing capacity of wooden components subjected to compressive stresses, such as columns, piles, and foundations.
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