Answer number 2a,b 1. Draw the cross-section of a trunk of a treeand label the parts.2. The defects on timber can be classified asNatural and Conversion Defects andSeasoning Defects.a. Enumerate and draw at least three examplesof Natural and Conversion Defects.b. Enumerate and draw at least three examplesof Seasoning Defects.3. List at least three and include pictures of theworld's tallest wooden buildings.4. What are the advantages anddisadvantages of using timber in designingstructures?5. What is the unit of measurement fortimber?

2. The defects on timber can be classified as Natural and Conversion Defects and Seasoning Defects. a. Enumerate and draw at least three examples of Natural and Conversion Defects. Enumerate and draw at least three examples of Seasoning Defects. b.

2. The defects on timber can be classified as Natural and Conversion Defects and Seasoning Defects. a. Enumerate and draw at least three examples of Natural and Conversion Defects. Enumerate and draw at least three examples of Seasoning Defects. b.

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Answer number 2a,b

1. Draw the cross-section of a trunk of a tree
and label the parts.
2. The defects on timber can be classified as
Natural and Conversion Defects and
Seasoning Defects.
a. Enumerate and draw at least three examples
of Natural and Conversion Defects.
b. Enumerate and draw at least three examples
of Seasoning Defects.
3. List at least three and include pictures of the
world's tallest wooden buildings.
4. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of using timber in designing
structures?
5. What is the unit of measurement for
timber?

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