Effect of Temperature and Moisture Content on Duration of Load Characteristics of Lumber,
Abstract
There is a lack of current information on the effect of temperature and moisture on lumber duration of load characteristics. A potential effect does exist, however, as creep and creep-rupture performance of small clear wood specimens is greatly affected by large variations in the environment. Suggestions are made for future research with particular emphasis toward establishing a cumulative damage or load history model that incorporates effects of temperature and moisture content interactions with load history. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADP000693
Entities
People
- Charles C. Gerhards
Organizations
- Forest Products Laboratory