An experimental and numerical study of moisture transport and moisture-induced strain in fast-grown sitka spruce

The use of fast-grown timber in the manufacture of engineered wood products is increasing; however, the fast growth rate results in a low-density timber that is susceptible to significant swelling and shrinkage deformations under changing moisture content. The current study focuses on the character...

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Main Authors: Conan O’Ceallaigh, Karol Sikora, Daniel McPolin, Annette M. Harte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Bío-Bío 2019-01-01
Series:Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología
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Online Access:https://revistas.ubiobio.cl/index.php/MCT/article/view/3294