Practice Marine Borers (3.2.c) - Introduction - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What are marine borers?
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Think about what types of creatures live in the ocean that could affect wood.
Question 2.
Name one type of marine borer.
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Remember the name associated with shipworms.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of marine borers?
- To help decompose wood
- To bore into wood and damage it
- To provide shelter for fish
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Think about what they do to wood.
4Question 4.
T/F: Limnoria is a type of shipworm.
- True
- False
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Consider the characteristics that define each organism.
Question 5.
Calculate the potential reduction in lifespan for a wooden pier if it is not treated for marine borers and is exposed to them for ten years.
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Research typical life expectancies for unprotected wood.
Question 6.
Develop a comprehensive wood treatment plan to protect against Teredo and Limnoria for a new dock.
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Think about all types of treatments discussed and their application in a practical scenario.

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