Understanding moisture content is crucial in wood preservation and utilization. Moisture Mapping is an advanced technique employed to determine the moisture distribution within wood, providing valuable insights for various applications.
Wood Moisture Content
Wood moisture content refers to the amount of water present within the wood fibers. It is typically expressed as a percentage of the wood’s dry weight. Wood moisture content plays a vital role in the material’s strength, durability, and stability.
Can Wood Contain Over 100% Moisture Content?
In specific circumstances, wood can indeed contain moisture contents exceeding 100%. This phenomenon is referred to as “fiber saturation point.” At this point, all the available binding sites within the wood fibers are fully occupied by water molecules. Further absorption leads to free water filling the cell walls, resulting in moisture content values above 100%.