5 - Seasoning of Timber (Introduction)
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of seasoning timber?
💡 Hint: Think about what affects wood when it's too wet.
Describe one advantage of natural seasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how this method uses resources.
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What is the main goal of seasoning timber?
💡 Hint: Focus on what might happen to wood if it retains too much water.
True or False: Artificial seasoning is generally slower than natural seasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of technology compared to natural methods.
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Design a small experiment to demonstrate the effects of moisture content on timber strength.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would measure moisture and what tools you could use for weight testing.
Propose a solution for a construction project faced with improperly seasoned timber that has begun to warp.
💡 Hint: Think of methods that can reverse damage rather than just mitigate it.
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