4 Things to Know About North American Mass Timber Standards Quiz

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Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training, attendees will be able to identify and describe:

  • Define the scope and purpose of the North American Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) standard (ANSI/APA PRG 320) and its role in ensuring product performance and code compliance. Identify requirements of PRG 320 including material components, performance, panel specification, qualification, and testing.
  • Define the scope and purpose of the North American Glue-Laminated Timber standard (ANSI/APA A190.1) and its role in ensuring product performance and code compliance.
  • Explain how mass timber construction contributes to occupant safety, indoor environmental quality, and sustainability, supporting health, safety, and welfare (HSW) objectives.
  • Identify the structural and performance characteristics of engineered wood products commonly used in mass timber construction, including CLT and glulam. .

 

1. What is the main purpose of ANSI/APA PRG 320?
2. Which of the following products is covered by ANSI/APA A190.1?
3. What minimum specific gravity is required for laminations used in CLT according to PRG 320?
4. In a CLT panel, the direction with greater bending strength is called the:
5. Which of the following is NOT considered a mass timber product?
6. What is one key advantage of mass timber construction compared to steel or concrete?
7. Which appearance classification of glulam is intended for concealed applications?
8. According to PRG 320, “E” grade CLT uses which type of lumber?
9. Which of the following is TRUE about adhesives used in CLT manufacturing under PRG 320?
10. Which statement best describes a “balanced layup” in CLT panels?