Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305086272
Author: William P. Spence, Eva Kultermann
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 1RQ
To determine

The difference between coniferous tree and a deciduous tree.

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

The difference between them is that coniferous trees are softwood whereas, deciduous trees are hardwood.

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Wood is a natural organic material and is a unique among construction materials as it is renewable. Woods are mainly categorized into softwoods and hardwoods. Coniferous trees are softwood which bears cones with a few exceptions having a needle like leaves. Deciduous trees are hardwood having bread leaves and they shed their leaves during winter.

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