Practice Decay Or Rot Fungus (3.1.b) - Introduction - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
Name the three types of decay fungi.
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Think of the acronym WBS.
Question 2.
What does white rot do to wood?
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Focus on the texture changes.
3Question 3.
Which type of rot destroys cellulose and lignin?
- White Rot
- Brown Rot
- Soft Rot
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Think about the texture each creates.
4Question 4.
True or False: Brown rot only affects the appearance of wood, not its strength.
- True
- False
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Remember what happens to the wood’s core.
Question 5.
Evaluate a wooden structure that has symptoms of white rot. What steps would you recommend to mitigate the damage?
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Think about both environmental control and material treatments.
Question 6.
A neglected wooden deck exhibits both brown rot and soft rot. Discuss the implications for safety and recommend a maintenance plan.
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Consider both immediate actions and long-term strategies.

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