Our wood lexicon
Learn important woodworking terms and work with wood more easily! In our wood lexicon, we explain the most important technical terms from the world of woodworking step by step, so you can understand wood better and work with it more easily!
The content of our wood lexicon contains the following information:
- Definitions of technical terms: All important terms used in connection with wood are defined and explained.
- Descriptions of types of wood: The most important types of wood in the world are described, including their origin, properties, use and processing.
- Information on the processing and use of wood: The dictionary explains the most important wood processing methods and shows how wood can be used for different purposes.
- Illustrations and tables: Pictures and tables illustrate the information in the encyclopedia and make it easier to understand.
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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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