P02: A 4x16 (green) DF-L swan timber beam and a 3.5x15 DF glulam beam are considered for use in a structure with an expected moisture contnet of 10%. Find the expected shrinkage of each membeer through the depth assumiong the initial moisture content is 30% for the swan lumber and 14% for the glulam.

P02: A 4x16 (green) DF-L swan timber beam and a 3.5x15 DF glulam beam are considered for use in a structure with an expected moisture contnet of 10%. Find the expected shrinkage of each membeer through the depth assumiong the initial moisture content is 30% for the swan lumber and 14% for the glulam.

Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)

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Author:William P. Spence, Eva Kultermann

Publisher:William P. Spence, Eva Kultermann

Chapter18: Wood, Plastics, And Composites

Section: Chapter Questions

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