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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plywood is commonly used for structural purposes?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Exogenous</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are manufactured boards classified in relation to lumber?

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

    What is the primary use of Dipterocarpus wood?

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

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

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

    What is the main use of Parashorea wood?

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

    For what purpose is Kamagong wood typically utilized?

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

    What is the main use of Hopea Endosperum wood?

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

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