Wood Assemblies: Products and Properties

This lecture covers the characteristics of wood assemblies, including the impact of adhesives on cutting tools, the advantages and disadvantages of wood-based products, and the properties of different types of panels like plywood, chipboard, and fiberboard. It also discusses the durability, moisture absorption, and dimensional stability of these panels compared to solid wood constructions, as well as the benefits of using glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT) in construction for their structural resistance, thermal performance, and fire resistance.