PlyAnzahl
PlyAnzahl is a German term used to denote the number of plies in a layered construction or in a game-tree search. In woodworking and plywood manufacturing, the term refers to the number of veneer layers bonded to form the panel. Each ply contributes to overall stiffness, strength, and resistance to warping. Common plywood products use odd numbers of plies, such as 3, 5, 7, or 9, to create a symmetrical cross-ply structure. Increasing the ply count generally improves dimensional stability and strength, at the cost of weight and material price. The exact performance also depends on veneer quality, adhesive, and the orientation of the plies (grain direction).
In the context of computer games and artificial intelligence, PlyAnzahl describes the depth of lookahead measured
The term is commonly used in German-language documentation and industry literature. In English, the same concept