Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Timber is strongest generally when load is applied:
Building MaterialsRCC, Steel and Timber StructuresHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
after complete decay
B
parallel to grain
C
through sapwood only
D
perpendicular to grain
Correct Answer
B. parallel to grain
Why is this the answer?
Timber has much higher strength parallel to grain than perpendicular to grain.
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