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GATE 2021 CE (CE2) – Question 18

Construction Materials · Concrete: constituents, mix design, short-term and long-term properties · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Seasoning construction timber is essentially done to

  1. increase strength and durability
  2. smoothen surfaces
  3. remove knots
  4. cut it in the right season and geometry

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Correct answer: (A) increase strength and durability

Explanation

Seasoning removes excess moisture in a controlled way, improving dimensional stability, strength and resistance to biological deterioration. It does not mechanically remove knots or merely smooth the surface. Its principal purpose corresponds to **A**.