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Physical and mechanical properties of clear wood
| Authors: | David W. Green, Robert H. White, Anton TenWolde, William Simpson, Joseph Murphy, Robert J. Ross |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Type: | Miscellaneous Publication |
| Station: | Forest Products Laboratory |
| Source: | Marks' standard handbook for mechanical engineers. New York : McGraw Hill: ISBN: 0071428674: 9780071428675: pages 6.116-6.121. |
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Abstract
Wood is a hygroscopic material which contains water in varying amounts, depending upon the relative humidity and temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. Equilibrium conditions are established as shown in Table 6.7.1. The standard reference condition for wood is oven-dry weight, which is determined by drying at 100 to 105°C until there is no significant change in weight.