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(c) Explain three properties and uses of wood as a construction material. Why is wood preferred to steel especially for erecting roof structures?

(c) Explain three properties and uses of wood as a construction material. Why is wood preferred to steel especially for erecting roof structures?

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Question Seven (a) Name four important goals of materials selection? (b) Packaging material comes in different forms. Give two common packaging materials and explain four parameters that you would consider when selecting any of the two materials for packaging purposes. (c) Explain three properties and uses of wood as a construction material. Why is wood preferred to steel especially for erecting roof structures? (d) Using the materials optimisation loop triangle, briefly explain why school chairs are preferably made from wood.
Transcribed Image Text:Question Seven (a) Name four important goals of materials selection? (b) Packaging material comes in different forms. Give two common packaging materials and explain four parameters that you would consider when selecting any of the two materials for packaging purposes. (c) Explain three properties and uses of wood as a construction material. Why is wood preferred to steel especially for erecting roof structures? (d) Using the materials optimisation loop triangle, briefly explain why school chairs are preferably made from wood.
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