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Timber as a building material:
Timber as a building material:
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Timber is an anisotropic material:
• Parallel to Grain: High strength (best for columns and beams).
• Perpendicular to Grain: Low strength (susceptible to splitting).
• Parallel to Grain: High strength (best for columns and beams).
• Perpendicular to Grain: Low strength (susceptible to splitting).
Updated On: Jun 23, 2026
- Has more tensile strength than steel
- Is preferred due to high compressive strength and flexibility
- Lower strength-to-weight ratio compared to concrete
- Exhibits maximum strength perpendicular to the grain
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The Correct Option is B
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