7.3 - Durability and Biological Resistance Tests
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What is a preservative absorption test?
💡 Hint: Remember the 'PEN' acronym.
Why is it important to test wood for insect resistance?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of pests on wood structures.
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What does the preservative absorption test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the significance of wood treatment.
True or False: Fungal resistance tests measure the increase in wood weight after treatment.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens to wood when it decays.
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Develop a testing plan for a new type of wood product that includes both preservative absorption and resistance tests. What factors will you consider in your methodology?
💡 Hint: Think about all elements necessary for comprehensive testing.
Discuss the implications of poor performance in either the preservative absorption test or the resistance tests on a construction project.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term effects on the structure and its occupants.
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