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UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Which one of the following is the correct statement ? The strength of timber :

A is maximum in a direction parallel to the grain

B is maximum in a direction perpendicular to the grain

C is maximum in a direction 45° to the grain

D remains same in all directions

ANS:A - is maximum in a direction parallel to the grain

As question considering tensile strength. It's max in parallel to grains.

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