The Mechanical Properties of Wood (Classic Reprint): Including a Discussion of the Factors Affecting the Mechanical Properties, and Methods of Timber ... Methods of Timber Testing (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Understand how water content and drying alter wood strength, so you can estimate real-world performance.

This nonfiction guide explains how moisture and defects affect crushing, bending, and compression in wood. It draws connections between green material and kiln-dry wood, showing how drying changes strength values and why calculations based on practice must be careful with large timbers.

• Learn how moisture shifts the relative strength of different wood forms
• See the role of the fibre-saturation point and how cell walls react to drying
• Understand case-hardening, shrinkage, and how uneven drying creates defects
• Explore practical notes on testing, ratios, and applying results to real-world shapes and sizes

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