Practice Based On Use (1.4) - Classification of Timber - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What are the three main classifications of timber based on use?
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Think of what timber is commonly used for in construction.
Question 2.
Which type of timber is focused on aesthetics?
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This type is often used for furniture and joinery.
3Question 3.
Which type of timber is primarily used for load-bearing structures?
- Carpentry Timber
- Structural Timber
- Industrial Timber
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Think about structural safety in buildings.
4Question 4.
True or False: Carpentry timber is primarily used to create manufactured products.
- True
- False
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Remember what carpentry is focused on.
Question 5.
Propose a scenario where misusing carpentry timber instead of structural timber in a building might lead to a safety issue. Analyze the consequences.
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Consider the load requirements of structures.
Question 6.
Create a project plan to categorize a mixed batch of timber into structural, carpentry, and industrial. Explain your reasoning.
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Review the characteristics that define each category.

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