TL9+ Wood [Ultratech] - Page 2

AlexanderHowl · 12-13-2019, 12:02 PM

It is comparable strength to carbon fibers per mass, but it is 5% the cost. They are anticipating using it to replace the structural components of cars.

Anthony · 12-13-2019, 12:38 PM

https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...-s-super-wood/ appears likely to be the article being talked about. The indicated performance looks comparable to HDPE.

johndallman · 12-14-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexanderHowl

What types of applications do you think an advanced society would use densified wood for?

As a minor use, it will be very popular with people who make replicas of old aircraft.

12-13-2019, 12:02 PM	#1
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: TL9+ Wood [Ultratech] It is comparable strength to carbon fibers per mass, but it is 5% the cost. They are anticipating using it to replace the structural components of cars.

12-13-2019, 12:38 PM	#2
Anthony Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Berkeley, CA	Re: TL9+ Wood [Ultratech] https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...-s-super-wood/ appears likely to be the article being talked about. The indicated performance looks comparable to HDPE. __________________ My GURPS site and Blog.