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Building & Construction Practice Test: Timber
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Here are some basics of timber construction: Timber frame: A method of building that uses a timber frame as a structural support. Traditional timber framing is the art of connecting pieces of timber using wood-to-wood joinery. Cladding: Used to provide thermal insulation, weather resistance, and to improve the building's aesthetic. Foundation: A crucial part of the construction process for a wooden house. A sturdy foundation ensures the longevity and stability of your home. Mortise and tenon joinery: One of the most common timber framing methods. It joins two pieces at a 90-degree angle,... Show more
Building & Construction Practice Test: Timber
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10 Questions

1. The maximum limit of weight of fibreboards is _________
2. Which of the following is available under trade names such as Formica, Sunmica, Sungloss etc?
3. Which of the following defects occur in the seasoning process of wood?
4. Dry rot is a defect caused in timber in which wood is converted into dry powder form by fungi. Which of the following statements about dry rot is not correct?
5. Which of the following is not a variety of industrial timber?
6. When a part of the timber is affected by dry rot, the unaffected portion of the timber should be painted with a solution of _________
7. Batten is a piece of timber whose thickness and breadth do not exceed ________
8. Timber which is mostly used for engineering purposes belongs to endogenous trees.
9. Chir and deodar are examples of hardwoods while oak and sal are examples of softwoods.
10. Which of the following statements about plywood is not true?