Upward deflection of wood trusses in winter

2019/07/16 by Plewes, W. G.
#couvertures #deflection #moisture content #roof trusses #roofing #winter #wood (materials)

paper · doi:10.4224/40000602

Abstract

This Research Note analyses the possible causes for the deflection of wood trusses in winter.

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