Practice Fire Resistance - 3.5 | 30. Classification of Timber | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to timber when it is exposed to high temperatures?

💡 Hint: Think about what protecting something from heat means.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: Larger timber sections have better fire resistance.

💡 Hint: Consider how thicker layers can protect more effectively.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does charring do to timber when exposed to fire?

  • Enhances heat transfer
  • Insulates the wood
  • Makes the wood lighter

💡 Hint: Consider how covering something helps.

Question 2

True or False: All timber has the same fire resistance capabilities.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on different types of wood you know.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a timber structure incorporating principles of fire resistance. Explain your choices regarding timber size and treatment.

💡 Hint: Think about how different sizes and treatments affect charring.

Question 2

Analyze a historical case of fire in a timber building. How did the fire resistance of the timber influence the safety outcomes?

💡 Hint: Link your analysis to the concepts of fire resistance and safety in timber structures.

Challenge and get performance evaluation