Question

For how long is timber boiled in water in the seasoning method of boiling?

(a) 3-4 hours

(b) 1-2 hours

(c) 5-6 hours

(d) 10-12 hours

This question was addressed to me during a job interview.

My question is from Seasoning of Timber topic in division Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) 3-4 hours

To explain I would say: Timber is immersed in water and allowed to boil for 3-4 hours.  Then it is taken into shed and dried very slowly.