1 - Testing of Timber
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of visual inspection in timber testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what flaws might affect timber's usability.
Name one method used to test moisture content in timber.
💡 Hint: This method involves weight measurements before and after drying.
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What is the main purpose of moisture content testing in timber?
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture influences other properties.
True or False: The hardness test determines the timber's resistance to indentation.
💡 Hint: Think about what the term 'hardness' implies.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction project requires timber with a specific moisture content of 15%. Your timber is tested at 22%. Describe how you would bring it down to the desired level.
💡 Hint: Consider drying processes available for timber.
Explain how the variability in moisture content can affect two different types of timber in structural applications.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of wood behaves under different humidity levels.
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