Practice Compression Test (Parallel and Perpendicular to Grain) - 7.2.a | 31. Introduction | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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7.2.a - Compression Test (Parallel and Perpendicular to Grain)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the compression test measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to wood under weight.

Question 2

Easy

What are the two orientations for conducting a compression test?

💡 Hint: Consider the direction of the wood fibers.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the compression test?

  • To measure weight
  • To assess load-bearing capacity
  • To evaluate aesthetic qualities

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when weight is placed on wood.

Question 2

The compression test is performed in which orientations?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how load could be applied in different ways.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A beam made of pine wood is tested under compression parallel to the grain and shows a load-bearing capacity of 1500N. If another beam is tested perpendicular to the grain and shows a load capacity of 800N, what could this imply about the use of wood in different structural scenarios?

💡 Hint: Consider how forces interact with the grain structure.

Question 2

Evaluate how varying moisture content in wood could alter the outcomes of compression tests conducted both parallel and perpendicular to grain. Suggest methods to mitigate these effects.

💡 Hint: Think about how water changes a material's strength properties.

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