Search for dissertations about: "Moisture induced eigen-stress"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Moisture induced eigen-stress.

2. 1. Moisture Induced Stress Perpendicular to Grain in Timber Structures

   Author : Martin Häglund; Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; wood.; timber; perpendicular to grain; load combination factor; tensile stress; mechano-sorption; Moisture induced eigen-stress; varying moisture content;

   Abstract : Timber structures and wooden element are in general affected by moisture and moisture variation in different ways. Their hygroscopic properties result in adsorption of water when wetted and in desorption when dried. READ MORE