Practice Causes Of Timber Decay (2.1) - Testing of Timber - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What type of fungi causes timber to turn white?
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Think about the color described in the name.
Question 2.
Name one environmental factor that leads to timber decay.
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It's related to water.
3Question 3.
What is a primary cause of timber decay?
- Chemical Exposure
- Water
- Termites
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Water is usually found in the environment.
4Question 4.
True or False: Brown rot fungi only target cellulose.
- True
- False
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Consider what each type of fungi breaks down.
Question 5.
Considering the causes of timber decay, evaluate what preservation methods would be most effective in a humid environment.
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Focus on how to limit biological activity associated with moisture.
Question 6.
Design a monitoring plan for timber exposed to variable environmental conditions. What factors would you track?
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Consider how each factor contributes to decay.

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