100 Best Building Materials- Timber MCQs

Q9). The kiln seasoning of timber causes

a).Increase in strength.
b).Decrease in shear strength.
c).Case hardening.
d).No internal stress.

Correct Answer:
Case hardening.
Explanation:



Q10). As per the I.S code, the weight of the timber is to be considered at a moisture content of

a).0.12
b).0.06
c).0.02
d).zero

Correct Answer:
0.12
Explanation:



Q11). Seasoning of timber results in

a).Increase in the tendency to decay.
b).Increase in the tendency to split.
c).Increase in the tendency to warp.
d).The moisture present in timber approximately same as that of surroundings.

Correct Answer:
The moisture present in timber approximately same as that of surroundings.
Explanation:



Q12). As a natural material timber is an

a).Isotropic material.
b).Heterogeneous material.
c).Homogeneous material.
d).None of these.

Correct Answer:
Isotropic material.
Explanation:



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