Practice Wood Diseases (3) - Introduction - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What causes fungal diseases in wood?

💡 Hint: Think about wood's environmental conditions.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of insect that affects wood.

💡 Hint: Think of wood-boring insects.

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Question 1

What type of fungus causes wood discoloration but not structural failure?

A) White rot
B) Stain fungus
C) Brown rot

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of fungal damage.

Question 2

True or False: All fungal diseases reduce the strength of wood.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the function of stain fungi.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Develop a preventative strategy for a wooden structure in a humid environment to minimize the risk of fungal decay and insect infestation.

💡 Hint: Consider both chemical and physical barriers in your strategy.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the economic impact of wood damage caused by decay fungi and insects over a 5-year period in a residential area.

💡 Hint: Think of both immediate and long-term financial implications.

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