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TLE-Carpentry
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Identifying Wood Properties and
Wood Defects
TLE - Carpentry – Grade 10
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Identifying Wood Properties and Wood Defects
First Edition, 2020
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What I Need to Know
Have you tried observing the physical appearance of lumbers? Perhaps, you
are aware that there are several physical features of wood. If not, it is a good
chance for you to learn new things.
Are you now ready to face the tests on What I Know? Good luck!
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What I Know
This time, you will be tested how far you can recall your prior knowledge
before exploring the new topic. Get ready with your ballpoint pen and test yourself
with the questions you are yet to discover in this module. The use of context clues
may help you answer the questions.
Pre-Test
Directions: Read each question comprehensively. Write the letter of your choice on
your activity notebook.
1. Which of the following wood properties occurs when wood loses moisture
below the fiber saturation point?
a. shrinkage c. moisture content
b. permeability d. mass
2. Which of the following refers to the ratio of the mass of water contained in
the mass of the same sample of dry wood?
a. shrinkage c. moisture content
b. permeability d. mass
3. Which of the following phrases correctly defines pitch as a wood defect?
a. colored stain on wood surface c. knot fixed by growth
b. overheating by machine d. accumulation of resinous material
4. Which of the following refers to the relationship between wood’s resistance to
deformation under an applied stress and the wood’s ability to regain its
original dimension when the stress is removed?
a. strength c. shrinkage
b. elasticity d. moisture content
5. Which of the following belongs to the physical properties of wood?
a. vibration c. elasticity
b. mass d. none of the choices
6. Which of the following statements describes the adverse effect of using
defective woods on the assembling process?
a. It follows the layout correctly. c. It strengthens the foundation.
b. It causes unnecessary failure. d. options a and c
7. Which of the following refers to the darkening of the wood due to the
overheating by the machine knives or rolls?
a. machine burn c. split
b. blue stain d. wood pitch
8. Which of the following refers to the knot fixed by growth or in position in the
wood structure so that it firmly retains its place in the surrounding wood?
a. loose knot c. tight knot
b. wood bore d. none of the choices
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9. Which of the following types of wood defect refers to the holes in the wood
caused by insects and beetles?
a. wood bore c. pitch
b. split d. wane
10. Which of the following wood structure descriptions is/are considered
defective?
a. curve irregular edges c. crack surfaces
b. lost wood part in the corner d. all of the choices
11. Which of the following refers to the warping in lumber where ends twist in
opposite directions?
a. crook c. twist
b. wane d. split
12. Which of the following refers to the longitudinal separation of the fibers
which extends to the opposite end of a sawn timber?
a. crook c. twist
b. wane d. split
13. Which of the following types of wood defect refers to the crack in the wood
structure, running lengthwise usually caused by rapid seasoning?
a. burn c. twist
b. checking d. split
14. Which of the following refers to the discoloration that penetrates the wood
fiber?
a. blue stain c. machine burn
b. wood bore d. tight knot
15. Which of the following statements depicts the failure of selecting good wood
condition and its effect on the installation of formworks?
a. Straight-edged lumbers create firm structure.
b. Properly cut lumber creates strong foundation.
c. Lumbers without cracks are good enough for assembling.
d. Twisted wood produces irregular alignment of formworks.
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What’s In
Have a pleasant day again, future carpenter! How is your module learning
going? Were you able to familiarize yourself with the use and specification of power
tool in your previous lesson? Let’s see how far you can recall them. Do the activity
below.
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Lesson Identifying Wood
Properties and Wood
1 Defects
How are you today? Welcome to the new learning opportunity. Can you
recall your Module 4 learning? For sure you learned a lot. In this lesson, you will
get yourself acquainted with identifying wood properties and wood defects.
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What’s New
Hep, hep! Can you recall the wood appearance the last time you visited the
construction site? How does it look? Can you easily guess whether the wood
physical structure is defective or not? This time, you will be given a learning
opportunity on identifying wood defects.
How did you find the ACTIVITY 2 so far? Were you able to assess whether
each statement about wood physical feature is defective or not? Do you now have at
least a basic idea on selecting wood physical structure? If yes, you have that
hidden skills to be honed. Are you now ready for the What is It moment? Good
luck!
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What is It
A blessed day to you! How are you? In this lesson, you are now ready to
identify the wood properties and wood defects.
Properties of Wood
There are two basic properties of wood: the physical and mechanical
properties. Physical properties refer to the quantitative characteristics of wood
and its behavior to external influences other than applied forces. It includes the
density and moisture relations that affect its use. Mechanical properties, on the
other hand, refer to the strength characteristic of wood. It includes the
characteristics of a material in response to externally applied force.
A. Physical Properties
• Moisture content is the ratio of the mass of water contained in the mass of
the same sample of dry wood.
• Shrinkage occurs when wood loses moisture below the fiber saturation
point.
• Density of wood is defined as the mass per unit volume at some specified
condition. It can be determined by the amount of cell wall substance and the
volume of voids by the cell cavities (lumens) of the fibers.
• Permeability is influenced by the anatomy of the wood cells.
• Mass properties of wood are conductivity, heat and coefficient of thermal
expansion.
B. Mechanical Properties
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Wood Defect
Wood defects refer to the flaws in wood that impair its properties and limit
its possible use. The defects may affect the wood’s strength, appearance, and
durability. The following are the types of wood defect:
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Twist refers the warping in lumber where the ends
twist in opposite directions.
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Loose Knot cannot be relied upon to remain in place
in the piece. It is caused by a dead branch that was
not fully integrated into the tree before it was cut
down.
Are you now familiar with wood properties and wood defects? Can you now
distinguish whether a wood is defective or not? If yes, you are in the right track.
Get yourself ready because you will be supplemented more with fun activities for
you to learn comprehensively the topic presented. It is now the time to move on to
What’s More activity. Have fun while learning better!
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What’s More
Hello! This time, you will be assessing the defect of each wood presented in
each item. This will help you master the wood defects, hence, vital in selecting and
considering the physical look of lumbers you need in assembling processes. Get
ready!
Directions: Study the illustration presented in each item. In the first column are
the illustrations of lumber; and in the second column, you need to write the type of
wood defect you observe in the first column. Write your answers on your Activity
Notebook.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Job well done, learner! You are now getting nearer into deepening your skills
in identifying the wood defects. This time, be excited of the next activity ahead of
you. Let us see if you have already the clear ability about wood properties.
Also, congratulations because you are about to finish your Module 5! Get
ready with your ideas because you will be tested again for another challenging
activity.
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What I Have Learned
With the next activity, you will be acquainted with what to consider when
selecting good lumbers for assembling process. For instance, you might avoid
buying lumbers with much of shrinkage visibility, or you might want to consider
the strength of wood so to avoid those that could easily be broken.
Physical or Mechanical
No. Wood Property Definition
Property?
Occurs when wood loses
1 Shrinkage Physical Property (1)_______________ below the
fiber saturation point.
Refers to the (2)
________________
2 Moisture content Physical Property ______________________
contained in the mass of the
same sample of dry wood.
It describes the ultimate
4 (3) _____________ Mechanical Property resistance of a material to
applied loads.
It is defined as the mass per
4 Density (4) __________________ unit volume at some specified
condition.
Influenced by the anatomy of
5 Permeability (5) __________________
wood cells
Depends on the conductivity,
(6) ____________
6 Physical Property heat and coefficient of thermal
expansion
It relates to the wood
resistance to (7)
___________________ under an
7-8 Elasticity Mechanical Property applied stress to its ability to
regain its
(8)___________________ when
that stress is removed.
Since you are about to reach the Mastery Level on the identification of wood
properties and wood defects, you are getting nearer to becoming a skilled carpenter.
This time, get ready of the next activity ahead of you.
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What I Can Do
Hello, future carpenter! You are done identifying the wood properties and
wood defects you need for selecting best wood physical structures in order to avoid
failures in installing formworks as much as possible. This time, prove what you can
do by doing the next activity.
Have you tried comparing the physical look of two lumbers? Were you able to
properly assess whether or not the wood is in good condition? With this activity, get
yourself ready with skill in observing the wood’s physical structure. Hang in there!
Lumber A Lumber B
(Narra Wood) (Narra Wood)
Venn Diagram
Lumber A: Lumber B:
Both:
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Congratulations! You are about to finish your Quarter 1Module 5!
Assessment
How are you? Are you still enjoying your Module? If not, feel free to tell your
teacher. But, if yes, congratulations to you! You are still eager to learn despite this
new normal situation. Assess yourself now how much you have learned from the
previous activities. Good luck and God bless you upon answering your Assessment
Activity.
Post-Test
Directions: Read each question comprehensively. Write the letter of your choice on
your Activity Notebook.
1. Which of the following belongs to the physical properties of wood?
a. strength c. elasticity
b. mass d. none of the choices
2. Which of the following statements describes the adverse effect of using
defective woods on the assembling process?
a. It follows the layout correctly. c. It strengthens the foundation.
b. It causes unnecessary failure. d. options a and c
3. Which of the following refers to the darkening of the wood due to the
overheating by the machine knives or rolls?
a. blue stain c. split
b. machine burn d. wood pitch
4. Which of the following refers to the knot fixed by growth or in position in the
wood structure so that it firmly retains its place in the surrounding wood?
a. loose knot c. tight knot
b. wood bore d. none of the choices
5. Which of the following wood properties occurs when wood loses moisture
below the fiber saturation point?
a. shrinkage c. moisture content
b. permeability d. mass
6. Which of the following refers to the ratio of the mass of water contained in
the mass of the same sample of dry wood?
a. shrinkage c. moisture content
b. permeability d. mass
7. Which of the following phrases correctly defines pitch as a wood defect?
a. colored stain on wood surface c. knot fixed by growth
b. overheating by machine d. accumulation of resinous material
8. Which of the following refers to the relationship between wood’s resistance to
deformation under an applied stress and the wood’s ability to regain its
original dimension when the stress is removed?
a. strength c. shrinkage
b. moisture content d. elasticity
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9. Which of the following types of wood defect refers to the holes in the wood
caused by insects and beetles?
a. wood bore c. pitch
b. split d. wane
10. Which of the following wood structure descriptions is/are considered
defective?
a. curve irregular edges c. crack surfaces
b. lost wood part in the corner d. all of the choices
11. Which of the following types of wood defect refers to the crack in the wood
structure, running lengthwise usually caused by rapid seasoning?
a. burn c. twist
b. checking d. split
12. Which of the following refers to the discoloration that penetrates the wood
fiber?
a. blue stain c. machine burn
b. wood bore d. tight knot
13. Which of the following statements depicts the failure of selecting good wood
condition and its effect on the installation of formworks?
a. Straight-edged lumbers create firm structure.
b. Properly cut lumber creates strong foundation.
c. Twisted wood produces irregular alignment of formworks.
d. Lumbers without cracks are good enough for assembling.
14. Which of the following refers to the warping in lumber where ends twist in
opposite directions?
a. crook c. twist
b. wane d. split
15. Which of the following refers to the longitudinal separation of the fibers
which extends to the opposite end of a sawn timber?
a. crook c. twist
b. wane d. split
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Additional Activities
You want more activities? Try this one to measure as to what extent you
have mastered the lesson.
Directions: Collect at least five (5) wood cuts with different wood defects. Fasten it
on a board and label. Submit it to your teacher for checking together with your
activity sheets.
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What I Know: What’s In: What’s More:
1. A 1. Don’t
2. C 2. Don’t
3. D 3. Do 1. Wood Bores
4. B 4. Don’t 2. Crook
5. B 5. Do
3. Loose Knot
6. B 6. Do
7. Don’t 4. Twist
7. A
8. Don’t 5. Machine Burn
8. C
9. A 9. Don’t 6. Bow
10. D 10. Don’t 7. Split
11. C What’s New: 8. Blue Stain
12. D 1. Defective 9. Cupping
13. B 2. Good 10. Wane
14. A 3. Defective
15. D 4. Defective
5. Good
6. Defective
7. Defective
8. Good
9. Good
10. Defective
What I Have What I Can Do: Assessment
Learned: 1. B
2. B
1. moisture Possible Answers 3. B
2. ratio of the mass of (Answers may vary): 4. C
water Lumber A: straightly-cut edge; 5. A
3. strength smooth surface; 6. C
4. physical property unstained surface 7. D
5. physical property Lumber B: right edge with wane 8. D
6. mass defect; 9. A
7. deformation with crack and split; 10. D
8. original dimension surface with tight knot and 11. B
bores 12. A
Both: the same length; 13. C
the same wood type; 14. C
the same width 15. D
Answer Key
References
Blanco, Jr., Antonio, & Verano, Roderick C., 2018. Department of Education:
Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR)
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