Practice Decay or Rot Fungus - 3.1.b | 31. Introduction | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

3.1.b - Decay or Rot Fungus

Enroll to start learning

You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Name the three types of decay fungi.

💡 Hint: Think of the acronym WBS.

Question 2

Easy

What does white rot do to wood?

💡 Hint: Focus on the texture changes.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Which type of rot destroys cellulose and lignin?

  • White Rot
  • Brown Rot
  • Soft Rot

💡 Hint: Think about the texture each creates.

Question 2

True or False: Brown rot only affects the appearance of wood, not its strength.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what happens to the wood’s core.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate a wooden structure that has symptoms of white rot. What steps would you recommend to mitigate the damage?

💡 Hint: Think about both environmental control and material treatments.

Question 2

A neglected wooden deck exhibits both brown rot and soft rot. Discuss the implications for safety and recommend a maintenance plan.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate actions and long-term strategies.

Challenge and get performance evaluation