Building Materials - Engineering

Q1:

Seasoning of timber is done for

A increasing moisture content

B decreasing moisture content

C increasing strength of timber

D none to these.

ANS:B - decreasing moisture content

Seasoning of timber is the process by which moisture content in the timber is reduced to required level. By reducing moisture content, the strength, elasticity and durability properties are developed. A well-seasoned timber has 15% moisture content in it.