Practice Seasoning Before Preservation (2.6) - Testing of Timber - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What is seasoning?
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Think about how drying affects wood.
Question 2.
Name one method of seasoning.
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Consider air and controlled heat.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of seasoning timber?
- To enhance appearance
- To remove excess moisture
- To increase weight
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Think about the necessity for preservation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Natural seasoning involves the use of kilns.
- True
- False
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Reflect on what natural means.
Question 5.
Given the environmental conditions of a humid tropical zone, analyze why natural seasoning might be less effective compared to artificial seasoning.
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Consider the role of humidity in drying.
Question 6.
Evaluate how selecting the wrong seasoning method can impact the durability of timber in construction.
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Think about the consequences of moisture balance.

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