1.4 - Based on Use
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main classifications of timber based on use?
💡 Hint: Think of what timber is commonly used for in construction.
Which type of timber is focused on aesthetics?
💡 Hint: This type is often used for furniture and joinery.
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Which type of timber is primarily used for load-bearing structures?
💡 Hint: Think about structural safety in buildings.
True or False: Carpentry timber is primarily used to create manufactured products.
💡 Hint: Remember what carpentry is focused on.
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Propose a scenario where misusing carpentry timber instead of structural timber in a building might lead to a safety issue. Analyze the consequences.
💡 Hint: Consider the load requirements of structures.
Create a project plan to categorize a mixed batch of timber into structural, carpentry, and industrial. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Review the characteristics that define each category.
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