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STANDARD KNOT [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
  • Natural Construction Materials
DEF

A sound knot that is not greater than 1 1/2 in diameter (with hardwoods not greater than 1 1/4 in).

OBS

The (diameter) size range includes a pin knot at not greater than 1/2 in, a small knot at not greater than 3/4 in, a medium knot at not greater than 1 1/2 in, and a large knot at greater than 1 1/2 in.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
DEF

Aux USA, nœud sain de moins de 4 cm de diamètre (3 cm pour les feuillus).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
  • Materiales de construcción naturales
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