Types of Timber Used in Building Construction Quiz
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What is the function of tracheid in woody tissue?

  • Exudes resinous sap
  • Conductive cell with lignified walls (correct)
  • Forms concentric layers of wood
  • Produces new phloem and xylem

Which part of a tree is known for being darker, denser, and more durable than sapwood?

  • Pith
  • Sapwood
  • Heartwood (correct)
  • Cambium

What property of wood refers to its resistance to decay and lifespan?

  • Flexibility
  • Durability (correct)
  • Hardness
  • Strength

What do annual rings represent in the structure of wood?

<p>Concentric layers produced during a single year's growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of flat grain in wood?

<p>Annual rings are parallel to the surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plywood is commonly used for structural purposes?

<p>Soft plywood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between soft plywood and hardwood plywood?

<p>Grains orientation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of wood refers to trees that grow outward and are preferred for lumbering?

<p>Exogenous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Seasoning' in relation to wood?

<p>The process of removing moisture from wood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are manufactured boards classified in relation to lumber?

<p>By-product in lumber manufacture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Dipterocarpus wood?

<p>Railway sleepers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Flitch' in the context of lumber?

<p>Thick piece of lumber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is applied to wood after it is sawed or sliced into boards, planks, etc.?

<p>Lumber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of Parashorea wood?

<p>Transmission poles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wood is specifically mentioned for making high grade interior work and cabinet making?

<p>Balakat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which wood type is specifically noted for its use in making furniture, cabinet work, doors, and interior finish?

<p>Bitanghol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose is Kamagong wood typically utilized?

<p>Wood carving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of Hopea Endosperum wood?

<p>Cabinet and furniture making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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