Practice Durability And Biological Resistance Tests (7.3) - Introduction

Practice: Durability and Biological Resistance Tests

Lesson 7.3Introduction

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Question 1.
What is a preservative absorption test?
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Remember the 'PEN' acronym.
Question 2.
Why is it important to test wood for insect resistance?
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Consider the impact of pests on wood structures.
3Question 3.
What does the preservative absorption test measure?
- Wood density
- Preservative retention
- Moisture content
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Think about the significance of wood treatment.
4Question 4.
True or False: Fungal resistance tests measure the increase in wood weight after treatment.
- True
- False
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Remember what happens to wood when it decays.
Question 5.
Develop a testing plan for a new type of wood product that includes both preservative absorption and resistance tests. What factors will you consider in your methodology?
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Think about all elements necessary for comprehensive testing.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of poor performance in either the preservative absorption test or the resistance tests on a construction project.
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Consider the long-term effects on the structure and its occupants.

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