Practice Shrinkage And Swelling Tests (7.1.c) - Introduction - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What happens to wood when it absorbs moisture?
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Think about water and sponges.
Question 2.
What happens to wood when it dries out?
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Consider drying laundry.
3Question 3.
What is the process called when wood expands due to moisture absorption?
- Erosion
- Condensation
- Swelling
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Think about how a sponge acts when wet.
4Question 4.
True or False: Shrinkage occurs when wood dries out.
- True
- False
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This is the opposite of what happens when wood is wet.
Question 5.
You are an engineer tasked with specifying wood for a humid environment. Discuss the properties you would look for based on shrinkage and swelling tests.
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Remember: Compare how different wood types react to moisture changes.
Question 6.
Design a construction strategy that accommodates potential wood shrinkage in a dry climate.
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Think about how to allow movement without causing stress.

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