Civil Engineering - Railways - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Railways - Section 1 (Q.No. 31)
31.
Best wood for wooden sleepers is
chir
deodar
sal
teak
shesham.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Gaurav said:   5 years ago
Sal and teak both are hardwood.

And most commonly used for sleepers in India.

Sal is both heavier and stronger than teak wood but because teak has great resistant towards fungal decay and white ants that's why it's considered best.
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Xyz said:   8 years ago
Oak, jarrah and karri being popular hardwoods.

Soumen said:   8 years ago
Teak is a soft wood. I think right answer is Sal and it is best for railway sleeper.

Deepak said:   8 years ago
Teak is a right answer. I agree.

Prashant said:   2 years ago
Sal wood is best for railway sleepers because it's resistant mostly to termites, and its longevity is best against water.

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