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What is one challenge to the widespread use of mass timber?
What is one challenge to the widespread use of mass timber?
Mass timber is recognized as a low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete.
Mass timber is recognized as a low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete.
True
Name one university that is leading a program focused on mass timber.
Name one university that is leading a program focused on mass timber.
Michigan State University
Mass timber panels can be prefabricated and insulated with __________, potentially made from waste from timber processing.
Mass timber panels can be prefabricated and insulated with __________, potentially made from waste from timber processing.
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Match the universities with their focus on mass timber:
Match the universities with their focus on mass timber:
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What is a primary benefit of cross-laminated timber panels?
What is a primary benefit of cross-laminated timber panels?
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Mass timber construction has been growing in the U.S. primarily due to residential demand.
Mass timber construction has been growing in the U.S. primarily due to residential demand.
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Which university is mentioned as a leader in the development of mass timber?
Which university is mentioned as a leader in the development of mass timber?
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Cross-laminated timber panels consist of several layers of boards stacked in __________ directions.
Cross-laminated timber panels consist of several layers of boards stacked in __________ directions.
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Match the following states with their relevance to mass timber construction:
Match the following states with their relevance to mass timber construction:
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What does Ms. Belknap believe is necessary for mass timber construction to become financially viable?
What does Ms. Belknap believe is necessary for mass timber construction to become financially viable?
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Peter B. MacKeith believes that students do not appreciate the warmth of mass timber.
Peter B. MacKeith believes that students do not appreciate the warmth of mass timber.
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Name one city mentioned that, when building in tall timber, could support the establishment of a local manufacturing facility.
Name one city mentioned that, when building in tall timber, could support the establishment of a local manufacturing facility.
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Ms. Belknap stated that the establishment of a manufacturing facility would make economic sense when cities like ________ and Washington D.C. are building in tall timber.
Ms. Belknap stated that the establishment of a manufacturing facility would make economic sense when cities like ________ and Washington D.C. are building in tall timber.
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Match the following statements with the correct individuals:
Match the following statements with the correct individuals:
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What is likely the main activity occurring in the workshop or laboratory space described?
What is likely the main activity occurring in the workshop or laboratory space described?
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The sketches and notes on the dark surface likely contain unrelated information.
The sketches and notes on the dark surface likely contain unrelated information.
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What type of surface is likely present in the center-right portion of the image?
What type of surface is likely present in the center-right portion of the image?
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The workshop or laboratory space has a busy atmosphere filled with ___ and various wooden frameworks.
The workshop or laboratory space has a busy atmosphere filled with ___ and various wooden frameworks.
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Match the following items with their likely roles in the workshop:
Match the following items with their likely roles in the workshop:
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What is one of the key advantages of using mass timber in construction compared to traditional steel and concrete methods?
What is one of the key advantages of using mass timber in construction compared to traditional steel and concrete methods?
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Mass timber construction has been found to be less efficient in terms of time than traditional construction methods.
Mass timber construction has been found to be less efficient in terms of time than traditional construction methods.
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Name one university project that showcases mass timber construction.
Name one university project that showcases mass timber construction.
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Which university received a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Energy for mass timber research?
Which university received a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Energy for mass timber research?
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The university is creating new programs in timber and wood to train future designers in the field of __________ construction.
The university is creating new programs in timber and wood to train future designers in the field of __________ construction.
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Clemson University's mass-timber buildings include the Samuel J. Cadden Chapel and the Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center.
Clemson University's mass-timber buildings include the Samuel J. Cadden Chapel and the Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center.
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Match the following benefits of mass timber construction with their descriptions:
Match the following benefits of mass timber construction with their descriptions:
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What is a main goal of the Maine Mass Timber Commercialization Center?
What is a main goal of the Maine Mass Timber Commercialization Center?
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Clemson University is developing a cross-laminated timber floor system that can span up to _____ feet.
Clemson University is developing a cross-laminated timber floor system that can span up to _____ feet.
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Match the following universities with their contributions to mass timber research:
Match the following universities with their contributions to mass timber research:
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Study Notes
Mass Timber in Universities
- Mass timber, an engineered wood product, offers durability and sustainability benefits
- It has increasingly become prominent in campuses across the country
- Considered a low carbon alternative to steel and concrete
- Universities are helping to increase awareness of mass timber's potential
- Layers of wood bonded with glue or nails, making it a strong alternative
- Our college and university clients have embraced the imperatives of climate change
- Architects and Engineers in Portland, Maine are thrilled that universities are showing the way
- Significant barriers impede widespread use of mass timber. Upfront costs are higher than for steel and concrete building materials
- The building goes up a little like an Erector Set program
- Liam O'Brien, a 23-year-old graduate student, is part of a team trying to develop a cross-laminated timber production plan at the University of Maine, utilizing waste from timber processing.
- Insulating with wood fiber further reduces construction time and costs.
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Explore the challenges and benefits of mass timber construction through this quiz. Discover the role of universities in advancing mass timber programs and identify key characteristics of materials like cross-laminated timber. Test your knowledge of recent trends and innovations in sustainable building practices.
