Abstract
The moisture content in wood near the surface depends not only on the current relative humidity in the ambient air but also on preceeding variations. This hysteresis phenomenon of sorption implies in worst case that the moisture content for a given relative humidity may deviate 30-35%. Current mathematical models for hysteresis e.g. the independent domain model are complicated and have numerical deficiencies. The paper presents a new hysteresis model with closed-form expressions and current relative humidity and moisture content as the only input parameters. In addition the method is general for different sorption isotherms, i.e. different species and temperatures.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Conference on Integrated Approach To Wood Structures, Behaviour And Application : Joint meeting of ESWM and COST Action E35 |
| Place of Publication | Firenze |
| Publisher | Universita degli Studi di Firenze |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Pages | 195-200 |
| ISBN (Print) | 8890166029, 9788890166020 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Conference on Integrated Approach To Wood Structure, Behaviour and Applications 2006 - Florence, Italy Duration: 15 May 2006 → 17 May 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Integrated Approach To Wood Structure, Behaviour and Applications 2006 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Florence |
| Period | 15/05/2006 → 17/05/2006 |