Basic Wood Properties
Basic Wood Properties
Basic Wood Properties
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<strong>Wood</strong> & Water<br />
<strong>Wood</strong> Shrinkage<br />
When does wood shrink and swell?<br />
<strong>Wood</strong> shrinks and swells only with changes in the<br />
bound water content, i.e. below the FSP. Free<br />
water content has no affect on wood dimensions.<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
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0% 15% 30% 45% 60%<br />
Moisture Content<br />
Percent<br />
Swelling
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