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1
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Solid lumber includes:

A

Dimensional lumber, boards in timbers

2
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Dimensional lumber is available in lengths from?

A

8 to 24 feet. Available in 2 foot increments

3
Q

The standard tensile strength of what is considered?

A

About 700 psi

4
Q

_____ is a significant factor in wood strength

A

Moisture content

5
Q

Moisture content:

Most structural lumber has?

A

19% or less

6
Q

The allowable compressive strength parallel to the grain varies from_____to____for commercially available grades in species of framing lumber

A

325 to 1,700 psi

7
Q

One serious and fundamental drawback to wood as a building material is it?

A

Combustibility

8
Q

The wood framing system is most frequently encountered can be broadly classified into two basic types:

A

Light wood framing and heavy timber framing

9
Q

Because of labor cost and limitations on the basic strength of wood, most of wood frame buildings do not exceed?

A

3 stories

10
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Horizontal frame work remember, especially one attached to a beam side that supports the joist. Also known as ribbon board

A

Ledger board

11
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Platform framing, also sometimes known as?

A

Western framing

12
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The two primary differences between heavy timber and masonry construction are:

A

Heavy timber has thicker dimensions of solid or laminated wood structural member .

Heavy timber does not allow combustible concealed spaces