Wood as a Construction Material

Because the fibers in round timber are intact, it can be regarded weaker than sawn timber of the same section area. True or False?

When building materials are loaded, they are said to be subjected to _________.

It is the easiest structural material to work with.

When used in beams and columns, this refers to wood’s capacity to resist breakage.

When subjected to fire, timber makes a great structural material. True or False?

It is a widely utilized building material in many parts of the world due to its low cost, simplicity of working, appealing appearance, and long life if kept dry and insect-free

Buildings made of timber materials do not require solid foundations as those made of heavy materials. True or False?

Wood affected by this defect loses strength and loses its aesthetic appeal.

What type of wood defect is shown in the picture?

It is a wide piece of lumber from 4 to 5 inches thick.

What type of wood defect is shown in the picture?

Softwood refers to wood harvested from deciduous trees, whereas hardwood refers to wood harvested from coniferous trees. True or False?

It's a piece of wood that's less than 4 centimeters thick and at least 10 centimeters wide.

When loaded, ______ woods resist deflection or bending.

It is planed lumber having at least one smooth side.

Type of fungi which live primarily on the sapwood, but they can penetrate deep into the wood and detract from the appealing aspect of the wood.

Term used when the direction of the fibers is nearly parallel with the side and edges of the board.

What type of wood defect is shown in the picture?

A type of rough lumber with at least one flat surface that is cut tangent to the annual rings running the length of the log

Refers to the breakdown of wood brought on by alternating shrinkage and swelling caused by rain, fast temperature changes, humidity, and sunlight.