Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.9QP

a)

To determine

The percent change in the wood’s diameter when the wood’s moisture is increase to 55 %.

b)

To determine

Determine whether the wood swell or shrink.

c)

To determine

The new diameter of the wood pole.

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