1.8 - Impact Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Impact Test?
💡 Hint: Think about timber's performance under sudden loading.
Name one apparatus used in the Impact Test.
💡 Hint: Recall the names discussed in class.
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What does the Impact Test measure in timber?
💡 Hint: Consider what the test is fundamentally evaluating.
True or False: A higher energy absorbed indicates better toughness in timber.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between energy absorption and timber strength.
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Challenge Problems
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A timber beam is tested using a Charpy impact test and absorbs 25 Joules of energy before breaking. What can you conclude about its suitability for a structural application?
💡 Hint: Compare this value with known benchmarks for timber strength.
In a scenario, two different timber types are subjected to impact testing. Timber A absorbs 15 Joules, while Timber B absorbs 40 Joules. Discuss the implications of these results regarding structural integrity.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of choosing between these values in construction.
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