Wood - Drying, Moisture and Dimensional Changes

Credit: 2 PDH Hours
Course Fee: $18.00
21 pages

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Course Summary:

The discussion in this course is concerned with moisture content determination, recommended moisture content values, drying methods, methods of calculating dimensional changes, design factors affecting such changes in structures, and moisture content control during transit, storage, and construction. Data on green moisture content, fiber saturation point, shrinkage, and equilibrium moisture content are given with information on other physical properties.

Learning Objective:

Determination of Moisture Content
Recommended Moisture Content
Drying of Wood
Moisture Control During Transit and Storage
Dimensional Changes in Wood
Design Factors Affecting Dimensional Change
Wood Care and Installation During Construction

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Course Content

Course Author: US Forest Services

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This online PDH course can also be used as a continuing education course for the following.

Architects

PE Civil Engineers

PE Structural Engineers

CE Contractors

Home and Building Inspectors

Landscape Architects

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