Why does a knot present an area of weakness in a lumber member?
What will be an ideal response?
A lumber member is stronger along the grain than across the grain. The grain in and around a knot is not parallel to the grain of the rest of the member, producing weakness.
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A. 100 and 0 B. 212 and 32 C. 220 and 30 D. 150 and 0
The equipment pad is the key to effective ________
A) construction specifications B) equipment alignment procedures C) operation of rotating equipment D) placement of concrete forms