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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 9 (Q.No. 7)
7.
Which one of the following is the correct statement ? The strength of timber :
is maximum in a direction parallel to the grain
is maximum in a direction perpendicular to the grain
is maximum in a direction 45° to the grain
remains same in all directions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Amith S said:   8 years ago
The strength of the timber is more in the direction perpendicular to the grains.
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Amith S said:   7 years ago
I agree with the given answer.

Margub Saif said:   6 years ago
An angle of 0 degree to grains the strength of any timber is maximum.

Akshay said:   5 years ago
As question considering tensile strength. It's max in parallel to grains.

If specifically asks compressive strength. It's max in perpendicular to grains.

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