Heat and Moisture Induced Stress and Strain in Wooden Artefacts and Elements in Heritage Buildings: A Review

In the world of cultural heritage, a wide range of artefacts and buildings are made of wood and, therefore, are subjected to moisture-induced stress and strain cycles, owing to environmental fluctuations. Simultaneous action of moisture and mechanical loads lead to a mechanosorptive effect on wood....

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Main Authors: Giulia Grottesi, Guilherme B. A. Coelho, Dimitrios Kraniotis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/12/7251