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41.
The cracks caused by shrinkage of the exterior surface of the wood exposed to atmosphere, are called:
Discussion:
11 comments Page 1 of 2.
Pravardhan said:
7 years ago
If the wood is exposed continuously to the high-speed winds, the outer surface shrinks and forms crack externally which are called wind cracks.
(4)
Dibakar said:
6 years ago
Wind cracks= cup shak.
Radial shake= star shake.
Radial shake= star shake.
(2)
Abhishek said:
7 years ago
A should be the correct answer.
(1)
Surendra s Dangi said:
8 years ago
Heart shake is a crack in the heartwood, near the centre of the tree. It is caused by poor seasoning, or by using trees felled past maturity.
A crack or cracks propagating from near the edge of the log towards the centre, usually along the line of the medullary rays.
Answer C.
A crack or cracks propagating from near the edge of the log towards the centre, usually along the line of the medullary rays.
Answer C.
Nayan said:
8 years ago
I think it is option A.
Pushap said:
8 years ago
Yes, A is correct.
Ganesh said:
8 years ago
It seems the correct answer is radial shakes.
Ankit said:
8 years ago
A is the right answer.
Niraj said:
7 years ago
C is the right answer. I agree with the given answer.
Saugat Oli said:
7 years ago
As per my knowledge, Star Shake is the correct answer.
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