2.11 - Field Performance Evaluation
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Practice Questions
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Define what retention means in the context of timber preservation.
💡 Hint: Think about how much preservative remains within the wood.
What measurement method is often used for penetration checks in timber?
💡 Hint: Consider methods involving a sample extraction.
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What does retention refer to in timber preservation?
💡 Hint: Consider how we gauge the success of a preservative treatment.
True or False: Core sampling can be used to evaluate both retention and penetration.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of a core sample.
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Challenge Problems
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You have treated timber showing early signs of decay. Outline the procedure you would follow to assess retention and penetration.
💡 Hint: Consider your initial assessments and follow the testing procedures as outlined.
Design a maintenance schedule for timber structures that includes both retention checks and service condition monitoring. What factors would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think of different external conditions influencing the maintenance frequency.
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