10.9 A wood pole with a diameter of 10 in. has a moisture content of 5%. The fiber saturation point (FSP) for this wood is 30%. The wood shrinks or swells 1% (relative to the green dimensions) in the radial direction for every 5% change in moisture content below FSP. a. What would be the percent change in the wood's diameter if the wood's moisture is increased to 55%? b. Would the wood swell or shrink? c. What would be the new diameter?

10.9 A wood pole with a diameter of 10 in. has a moisture content of 5%. The fiber saturation point (FSP) for this wood is 30%. The wood shrinks or swells 1% (relative to the green dimensions) in the radial direction for every 5% change in moisture content below FSP. a. What would be the percent change in the wood's diameter if the wood's moisture is increased to 55%? b. Would the wood swell or shrink? c. What would be the new diameter?

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