Practice Periodic Maintenance (6.4) - Introduction - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What should you regularly inspect wood for?
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Think about what can cause damage to wood.
Question 2.
Name one surface treatment you can use on wood.
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Consider protective coatings.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in periodic maintenance for wood?
- Inspection
- Repair
- Treatment
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Think about the order of maintenance activities.
4Question 4.
True or False: Surface treatments for wood are only needed once during the life of the structure.
- True
- False
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Consider how environmental exposure affects wood.
Question 5.
A wooden gazebo has begun to develop cracks and shows signs of rot. What steps would you take to assess and treat the situation?
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Consider inspection and treatment steps.
Question 6.
You are responsible for maintaining a wooden deck. Create a seasonal maintenance schedule outlining inspection, treatment, and repair tasks.
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Think about environmental factors affecting wood over time.

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