Lecture
Wood Structures: Properties and Uses
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This lecture covers the botanical features of oak trees, including their distribution in Europe and Switzerland. It also discusses the properties of wood, such as Young's modulus and compressive strength, as well as their applications in naval construction and cooperage. Furthermore, it explores the process of wood modification through techniques like hot pressing and densification, highlighting the benefits and potential industrial applications of these methods.
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