Building Materials Name Date. Score. 1. The basic structure of wood consists of narrow tubes or cells L held together with a natural substance called _. 2. Identify the basic parts of the tree trunk/log shown in the 2A. illustration below. io c D. E FE 3. Wood cells are formed in the cambium layer. This growth occurs 3. in the _ and _ seasons. 4, Softwood comes from the evergreen, or needle-bearing, trees. These trees are called ___ because many of them bear cones. 5, Listed below are several commonly used hardwoods and 5. softwood. Which four are hardwoods? A. ash FE. hemlock B. basswood G. pine C. birch H. redwood D. cypress 1. spruce E. Douglas fir J. willow 6. One kind of wood is reputed to repel moths, The greatest 6 quantity of this wood is used for fence posts. Select the name from the list below and write it in the blank provided. A. American elm D. sycamore B. eastern red cedar E. willow C. redwood F._yellow poplar Copyright by Goodheart Wile Co, Ine6 Modern Carpentry Workbook 7. When softwood lumber is cut so the annular rings form an angle ‘of more than 45° with the surface of the board, the lumber is called __. A. quarter-sawed B. flat-grained C. plain-sawed D. edge-grained 8. Inthe acronym EMC, the E stands for__. A. elasticity B. equilateral C. equalized D. equilibrium 9. What is the moisture content of a board if a test sample that originally weighed 8.5 oz. was found to weigh 7.5 oz. after oven drying? Round your answer to the nearest percent. Show your calculations in the space below. 10. For most woods, the fiber saturation point is about A. 20% B. 24% C. 30% D. 36% LL. The average moisture content of interior woodwork (after it reaches equilibrium) installed in homes located in the Midwestern United States is about A 6% B. 8% Cc. 1% D. 15-19% 12. Moisture content of wood can be determined by __ drying or using a(n) _. 10. ul 12, Copyright by Goodheare ios Co, InChapter 1 Name 13. Embedded branches or limbs of the tree cause knots in lumber. 13. Identify the common types shown below. Shee 14. Wood defects consisting of separation across the annular rings 14. are called _ and ___. When the separation occurs between the annular rings, the defects are called _. & ono > 15. Any variation in a board from a true or plane surface is 15. A. generally referred to as warp. Identify the specific kinds of warp el illustrated below. Z e Copyrightby Goodhear-Wiios Co, I Building Materials 78 Modern Carpentry Workbook 16. The three basic classifications of softwood lumber include boards, and timbers. 17. The best grade of pine boards generally available is designated as 18. The best grade of hardwood lumber normally available is, identified by the letters 19. Rough lumber is surfaced and otherwise machined before it is used. Identify the width classifications in the view below. A ———| aes 20. The actual width of a standard, dried 2 8 piece of S4S framing lumber is A 71/% B. 73/8" C72 D. 75/8" 21. Astack of 28s contains 21 pieces 16” long, 12 pieces 14’ long, and 10 pieces 12’ long. What is the total bd. ft. of the stack? Show your calculations in the space below. 22. Species (kinds) of softwood used in manufacture of plywood are dlassified in five groups. Group 1 represents the highest level of stiffness. Which one of the following is included in this group? A. Redwood. B. Southern pine. C. Spruce. D. Western hemlock. 23. is a plywood strength rating and indicates the greatest recommended center-to-center distance in inches between supports when the long dimension of the panel is at right angles to the supports. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 22. 23 Copyright ey Gouden Wilcox Ca, Isu Name 24. Note the illustration of an APA-The Engineered Wood Association trademark and indicate the meaning of each item designated with a letter. Place your answers in the appropriate spaces provided at the right. ee WOOD ASSOCIATION A =" RATED SHEATHING 8 32g emer © 25, Particleboard is made from flakes, chips, and shavings bonded together with adhesives. Average panels weigh ___ Ib. per cu. ft A B. c. D. 26. Hardboard is made from refined wood fibers pressed together to form a hard, dense material. Hardboard is available in thicknesses up to A B. ic D. 27. True or False? Oriented strand board cannot be used as an ‘ED FOR SPACING ‘XPOSURE ‘00 eo ee {PA PRODUC SUPPORT 253-620-7400 35 40 45 50 a" 5/16” V7 5/8” exterior siding. 28, The prefabricated structural unit indicated by the arrow is known as a(n) Copyright by Goodhear Wieox Coy Is Chapter 1 Building Materials 9 POR Pp 25, 26. 27.0 30, 32, Modern Carpentry Workbook . Nails are the most commonly used metal fastener. Identify the basic types shown below. ———— Jn ——————sr} 5 <———=zrI 6 ————=p What is the length of a 16d nail? A 3 B. 31/4" C312" D. 33/4" Wood screws have greater holding power than nails. Identify the three standard types of slotted screws shown below. S Polyvinyl resin emulsion adhesive can be used to assemble a cabinet drawer. Which one of the following statements concerning the characteristics of this kind of glue is not correct? A. The resin material used in the glue is thermoplastic, B. The glue has a high resistance to moisture. C. The glue is available in ready-to-use form. D. The glue sets up rapidly and does not stain the wood. |. Thermoset adhesives are (more, less) water-resistant than polyvinyl adhesives. An adhesive called plastic laminates. contact cement polyvinyl glue casein glue urea cement is an excellent adhesive for applying one 29. 30. ee 31. 32, 33. send ons > = Copyright by Gaodheaet Willen Co ne