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The water permeability of timber is greater:(a) Along centre(b) Along Fibres(c) Along annual rings(d) Along barkI had been asked this question in homework.This question is from Qualities of Timber topic in section Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Correct ANSWER is (b) Along Fibres

Best explanation: WATER PERMEABILITY of timber should essentially be zero.If it ABSORBS water, it is prone to decay.Fibres are most POROUS.



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