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Nov 27, 2018
Eighth Congress on Forensic Engineering
Understanding Wood Moisture Movement in Diagnosing Problems with Wood-Frame Structures
Publication: Forensic Engineering 2018: Forging Forensic Frontiers
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Wood responds to changes in atmospheric conditions, swelling as it absorbs moisture under elevated humidity, and shrinking when surrounded by dry air. The affected wood, whether it is used for framing or applied as a finish, will move as it expands and contracts. Where the movement is constrained, or where the movement changes the members’ geometry, the result may be damage. As the symptoms of hygroscopic movement may resemble damage from external forces, understanding wood shrinkage can aid in correctly diagnosing the underlying causes of building damage. This paper provides two examples of damage that results from wood shrinkage.
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Forensic Engineering 2018: Forging Forensic Frontiers
Pages: 336 - 346
Editors: Rui Liu, Ph.D., Kent State University, Michael P. Lester, Element Analytical, Alicia E. Díaz de León, and Michael J. Drerup
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8201-8
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© 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Nov 27, 2018
Published in print: Nov 27, 2018
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