Building Materials - Engineering

Q1:

A piece of timber whose thickness and width are respectively 5 cm and 10 cm is called

A slate

B plank

C board

D strip.

ANS:D - strip.

Baulk- The cross-sectional dimensions > 5 cm in one direction and 20 cm in another direction.

Batten - b & t do not exceed 5 cm.
Boards - t < 5 cm and b >20 cm.
Plank - t < 5 cm and b >5 cm.
Strips - t < 5 cm and b <10 cm.
Pole - diameter does not exceed 20 cm.