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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following defects in timber occurs due to the faulty method of seasoning of timber?
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Download Solution PDFDuring the seasoning process of wood, various defects can occur, impacting the quality and usability of the timber. These defects include:
- Bow: A curvature formed along the length of the timber.
- Case-hardening: Occurs when the exposed surface of timber dries rapidly, causing it to shrink and be under compression, while the interior, which dries slower, remains under tension.
- Check: A crack that separates the wood fibers but does not extend from one end to the other.
- Collapse: Flattening of wood during drying due to uneven shrinkage.
- Cup: Curvature formed in the transverse direction of the timber.
- Honey-combing: Radial and circular cracks that develop in the interior portion of timber due to drying stresses, giving the timber a honeycomb texture.
- Radial Shakes: Radial cracks in the timber.
- Split: A check that extends from one end of the timber to the other.
- Twist: Spiral distortion along the length of the timber.
- Warp: Twisting out of shape, making the timber unsuitable for use.
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