Practice Objectives of Seasoning - 7.1 | 30. Classification of Timber | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Objectives of Seasoning

7.1 - Objectives of Seasoning

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary objective of seasoning timber?

💡 Hint: Think about the changes in weight and sturdiness.

Question 2 Easy

What happens to timber when it is properly seasoned?

💡 Hint: Consider how moisture affects weight.

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Question 1

What is one of the objectives of seasoning timber?

Increase weight
Improve strength
Decrease resistance to decay

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of strength in construction.

Question 2

True or False: Seasoning helps in preventing shrinkage and warping of timber.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how moisture affects timber.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where improperly seasoned timber is used in a construction project. What potential long-term issues could arise?

💡 Hint: Think about the physical changes in timber over time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to compare the strength of seasoned versus unseasoned timber. What variables would you control, and what outcomes would you measure?

💡 Hint: Consider how you would quantitatively measure strength differences.

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