Wood Construction 1

Question 1

If we cut a cross section through a tee trunk, we will see a number of rings. The most appropriate term for these rings is?

Answer 1

growth rings

Question 2

The terms spwood and heartwood refer to

Answer 2

two different parts fo the same tree

Question 3

The difference between softwoods and hardwoods is based on the?

Answer 3

density of wood

Question 4

Which of the following species of wood is not a softwood?

Answer 4

Oak

Question 5

In a 2x6 stud, the wood grain is parallel to the

Answer 5

vertical direction

Question 6

Wood is

Answer 6

stronger along the grain than across the grain

Question 7

Flat-sawn lumber is dimensionally more stable than quarter-sawn lumber.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The weight of a piece of lumber is 2lb. The weight of the same piece after it is fully dries is 1.8 lb. What was the original moisture content in the wood?

Answer 8

11%

Question 9

Fungal decay in wood occurs when the moisture content in wood is

Answer 9

greater than or equal to 20%

Question 10

The moisture content in a piece of lumber has been measured to be 15%. According to the wood industry, this piece of lumber will be classified as

Answer 10

dry

Question 11

The term S-dry implies that the lumber has been

Answer 11

surfaced when its moisture content was 19%

Question 12

A retailter of building materials purchased 1,000 pieced of 2x12 lumber, each 10ft long. How many board feet did the retailer purchase?

Answer 12

20,000BD ft

Question 13

Which of the following is not a lumber grade?

Answer 13

No. 4

Question 14

Lumber used for structual framing members, such as studs, floor joists, and rafters, is graded using?

Answer 14

only machine grading

Question 15

A termite shield is generally made of?

Answer 15

galvanized sheet steel