31 Questions
Which of the following is a major characteristic of timber?
Low energy consumption during growth
What is the process of preparing timber for preservative treatment called?
Seasoning
What is the historical purpose of timber?
Renewable resource for construction
What is the structure of wood?
Complex arrangement of cells and fibers
What does timber's aesthetic appeal and ability to be stained, painted, or coated contribute to?
Popularity and versatility as a building material
What is the process of converting timber into usable lumber called?
Sawmilling
What is the primary reason for using softwood timber in construction?
Good thermal insulation properties
What distinguishes lumber from timber in the US and Canada?
Conversion process
What is the historical significance of timber in building construction?
Used for at least ten thousand years
What does timber refer to in the UK?
Processed wood for building use
What reduces fungal degradation and weight, making it easier to transport?
Proper drying
What is the main reason for using timber in construction according to the text?
Strength and load-bearing support
What was the primary material used for constructing walls during the Bronze and Copper Ages?
Wood
What makes timber construction simpler and faster than stone or concrete?
Reduced weight of timber
Oriented Strand Boards are used as:
"Plywood sheets"
Which industry utilizes finished timber delivered in conventional sizes?
Construction industry
What is the primary binding component used in masonry construction?
Mortar
Which material is mostly made from limestone, clay, shells, and silica sand, and is processed into kilns with temperature reaching 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit?
Cement
What is the most prevailing component used in the manufacturing of cement?
Limestone
What is the most common type of cement used in construction?
Portland cement
What is the primary purpose of using concrete in construction?
As a structural building material
What is the primary function of mortar in construction?
To serve as a binding material for masonry materials
What is the main difference between mortar and concrete?
Concrete is sturdier and sets the mixture to harden
What are masonry units primarily used for in construction?
To provide structural integrity to the construction
What are the benefits of masonry materials in terms of fire resistance?
They are non-combustible and fire resistant
Why are masonry walls considered better insulated compared to typical stud walls?
They are 2 ½ times more resistant to heat flow
What is the primary reason for using masonry in construction?
To achieve structural integrity and durability
In which type of application would Non Structured/Non-Loading-Bearing masonry be used?
For interior walls
What type of structures would Non-structural applications of masonry be applied to?
Fireplaces and chimneys
What is the R-value per inch of an 8” CMU wall compared to a typical stud wall?
R-1.5 per inch compared to R-0.6 per inch in a stud wall
What is the significant benefit provided by masonry units' composition of durable materials?
They won’t rot, warp, or corrode
This quiz covers the written report on timber submitted for the Construction Materials and Testing course at Technological University of the Philippines Manila Campus. It focuses on topics such as the definition and historical purposes of timber, structure of wood, classifications, manufacture, sawmilling, seasoning, and stress grading of timber.
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