Question 1

The actual dimensions of 4 × 8 lumber are

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A) 3- 1/4 in. × 7- 1/4 in. 
B) 3- 1/4 in. × 7- 1/2 in. 
C) 3- 1/2 in. × 7- 1/2 in. 
D) 3- 1/2 in. × 7- 1/4 in. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 3- 1/4 in. × 7- 1/4 in. 
B) 3- 1/4 in. × 7- 1/2 in. 
C) 3- 1/2 in. × 7- 1/2 in. 
D) 3- 1/2 in. × 7- 1/4 in. 
E) none of the above.

Question 2

What is seasoning of lumber?

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It is the process of

Question 3

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

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A) only machine grading. 
B) only visual inspection. 
C) Both visual and machine grading must be used to arrive at lumber's grade. 
A) only machine grading. 
B) only visual inspection. 
C) Both visual and machine grading must be used to arrive at lumber's grade.

Question 4

What is the typical moisture content in a wood member at fiber saturation point?

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The answer of What is the typical moisture content in...

Question 5

A piece of lumber has been specified as 2 in. × 4 in. in cross section. This refers to its

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A) nominal cross- sectional dimensions. 
B) actual cross- sectional dimensions. 
A) nominal cross- sectional dimensions. 
B) actual cross- sectional dimensions.

Question 6

Trees from which lumber is obtained are divided into two broad categories-softwood trees and hardwood trees. Is the wood from both categories used in structural framing members, such as studs, joists, beams, columns, etc.? Explain.

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Structural wood memb

Question 7

Lumber used for structural framing of buildings in North America is generally derived

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A) from softwood species. 
B) from hardwood species. 
C) from both softwoods and hardwoods, depending on the price of lumber. 
D) from both softwoods and hardwoods, depending on the time of the year. 
A) from softwood species. 
B) from hardwood species. 
C) from both softwoods and hardwoods, depending on the price of lumber. 
D) from both softwoods and hardwoods, depending on the time of the year.

Question 8

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

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A) greater than or equal to 15%. 
B) greater than or equal to 20%. 
C) between 15% and 25%. 
D) greater than or equal to 25%. 
E) none of the above. 
A) greater than or equal to 15%. 
B) greater than or equal to 20%. 
C) between 15% and 25%. 
D) greater than or equal to 25%. 
E) none of the above.

Question 9

Is 4 × 12 lumber member "board lumber," "dimension lumber" or "timber"?

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The answer of Is 4 × 12 lumber member "board...

Exam 13: Materials for Wood Construction-I Lumber

The actual dimensions of 4 × 8 lumber are

What is seasoning of lumber?

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

What is the typical moisture content in a wood member at fiber saturation point?

A piece of lumber has been specified as 2 in. × 4 in. in cross section. This refers to its

Trees from which lumber is obtained are divided into two broad categories-softwood trees and hardwood trees. Is the wood from both categories used in structural framing members, such as studs, joists, beams, columns, etc.? Explain.

Lumber used for structural framing of buildings in North America is generally derived

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

Is 4 × 12 lumber member "board lumber," "dimension lumber" or "timber"?

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