Compressive strength of wood is usually more along the grains. The tenile strength of wood as compared to that of steel is about
A. Half
B. One third
C. One fifth
D. One twelfth
Answer: Option C
Related Questions on Materials and Construction
In drop forging process, the forging is done by dropping the __________ at high velocity.
A. Hammer
B. Workpiece
C. Die with hammer
D. Weight on hammer
Most of the common metals have __________ crystal structure.
A. Cubic
B. Hexagonal
C. Orthorhombic
D. None of these
Chrome vanadium steels usually contain 0.8 to 1.1% Cr, 0.25 to 0.35% C and < 0.25% V. It is
A. Used for making axle & shafts of aeroplanes, automobiles and locomotives
B. Having poor fatigue resistance
C. Having poor toughness
D. Not helpful in producing cleaner steel due to oxidising action of vanadium
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