Practice Compression Test Parallel to Grain - 1.4 | 32. Testing of Timber | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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1.4 - Compression Test Parallel to Grain

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the compression test?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to ensure safety in construction.

Question 2

Easy

What equipment is used in the compression test?

💡 Hint: What machine do you think would apply force to test materials?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the compression test?

  • To measure the moisture content
  • To determine compressive strength of timber
  • To test wood color

💡 Hint: Think about what we're measuring in terms of force.

Question 2

True or False: The test specimen should always be a cylindrical shape.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the dimensions mentioned for the test.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A wooden beam has a maximum load of 20,000 N applied before it fails. If the cross-sectional area is 8000 mm², calculate the compressive strength and discuss its implications for using this wood in structural applications.

💡 Hint: Focus on the units when performing your calculations.

Question 2

Create a report outline comparing the compression strengths of three different wood species based on test data. Include sections for introduction, methodology, results, and discussion.

💡 Hint: Think about what important aspects should be highlighted when discussing results.

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